NHTSA Recall 11V416000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 149 vehicles. It affects 2010–2012 Tiffin Phaeton.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V416000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | August 8, 2011 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 phaeton motorhomes with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth that are built with 2010 EPA-certified engines on powerglide chassis. The exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
Safety risk
Melting of the insulation can occur, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will attach a heat shield to the bottom of the floor and an insulating sock or blanket will be wrapped around the exhaust pipe. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2011. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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 11V416000
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.