NHTSA Recall 12V071000: Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 181 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Tiffin Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V071000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CRUISE CONTROL |
| Report received | February 24, 2012 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 bus, as well as certain 2009-2011 and 2013 zephyr recreational vehicle chassis equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. When the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. Additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicle reaches its governed speed after the cruise control is set.
Safety risk
A driver may experience reduced control of the vehicle if either the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware of the increased speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on january 9, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V071000
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.