NHTSA Recall 09V069000: Trailer hitches
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,408 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Tiffin Allegro Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V069000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | February 27, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Safety risk
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Remedy
Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-567). The trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V069000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tiffin Allegro Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Tiffin Phaeton | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Tiffin Zephyr | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.