Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 5, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH/INTELLITEC

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES CONTAINING A 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH BUILT BY INTELLITEC, THE MATERIAL USED FOR THE WIRE LUGS WAS CHANGED FROM NICKEL PLATED TO COPPER LUGS. THE COPPER LUGS ARE SOFTER THAN THE NICKEL PLATED AND DO NOT RETAIN THE TORQUE OF THE SCREW THAT CLAMPS THE WIRE CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ID: 05V307000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 265

Consequence Summary:

WHEN THE TORQUE IS RELAXED, THE LUGS CAN BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT WITHIN THE CONNECTED WIRE THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHANGEOVER BOX. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 3, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BURNER TUBES/VEHICLE SYSTEMS/WEBASTO

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.

NHTSA ID: 05V268000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 302

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 12, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WASHER/DRYER MOVEMENT

ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, THE WASHER/DRYER IN THE REAR OF THE MOTOR HOME CAN MOVE.

NHTSA ID: 05V145000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 867

Consequence Summary:

A VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD BE INJURED IF THE WASHER/DRYER MOVED.

Corrective Action:

TIFFIN HAS PROVIDED THE OWNERS WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-0205.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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