NHTSA Recall 17V121000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 2012 Tiffin Phaeton.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V121000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | TIF-106 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | February 27, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH, built on PowerGlide chassis. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
Safety risk
Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for the recall is TIF-106.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V121000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tiffin Phaeton | 2012 |
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.