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HighNHTSA·21V193000·Announced 2022-06-03

2021 Tiffin Phaeton recreational vehicles recalled for loose valve stem

Tiffin is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton recreational vehicles because the valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel, which can cause tire pressure loss and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a mechanical defect (loose valve stem stabilizer) can cause tire pressure loss and increased crash risk. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are classified as High severity.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton recreational vehicles due to a defect in the valve stem stabilizer. Approximately 37 vehicles are affected.

The valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel. When the valve stem extender rubs on the wheel, it can cause a loss of tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified and dealers will replace the valve stem stabilizer free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners can contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 (Tiffin's recall number: TIF-114) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2021 TIFFIN PHAETON
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • loose-valve-stem
  • tire-pressure-loss
  • crash-risk
Affected units
37

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PHAETON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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