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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V393📅 Aug 11, 2008

2007–2008 Tiffin Phaeton recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Tiffin is recalling 271 my 2007-2008 Phaeton class a motor homes equipped with freightliner chassis. The aac front axle steering arm bolts with a LATCH lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over- tightened.

💥 The risk

Over-tightened steering arm bolts may fatigue and fracture increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Tiffin is working with freightliner to have the steering arm tie rod fasteners inspected and replaced. The steering arm will be inspected for clearance to the king pin boss. Freightliner is handling the remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V393000
Manufacturer
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Vehicles affected
271
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V393 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V393?

2007–2008 Tiffin Phaeton. 271 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Tiffin dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.