| NHTSA Recall # | 36099 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 05V268000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
| Supplier | TIFFIN |
| Brand | TIFFIN |
| Model | PHAETON |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SY |
| Date of notification | 30/03/05 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/02 |
| End date of manufacturing | 01/04/05 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 03/06/05 |
| Report created | 09/06/05 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 302 |
| Defect summary | On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely. |
| Consequence summary | The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle. |
| Corrective action | Tiffin is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or tiffin at 256-356-8661. |
| Recall 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. |