NHTSA Recall 09V278000: Air conditioner (equipment)
TIFFANY COACHWORKS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26 vehicles. It affects 2008 Tiffany E-450.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V278000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | July 15, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Tiffany coachworks is recalling 26 my 2008 e-450 limo bus and shuttle bus vehicles manufactured between march and november 2008, equipped with k410 air conditioning condenser assemblies supplied by carrier. The k410 unit is installed on the top of the vehicle and its cover may not be properly fastened because of a mechanical interference.
Safety risk
If the cover fasteners fail to securely fasten the cover in place, it may become detached during bus operation, possibly causing a crash or cause injury to pedestrians.
Remedy
Tiffany coachworks will notify owners and carrier will provide a free retrofit repair kit to remedy the issue. The safety recall began on july 29, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or tiffany coachworks at 1-800-338-5872.
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 09V278000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tiffany E-450 | 2008 |
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.