Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V393000 Reported August 1, 2008

Steering arm/tie rod arm/freightliner

Q: What is recall 08V393000?

NHTSA recall 08V393000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on August 1, 2008. It addresses: Steering arm/tie rod arm/freightliner. The recall affects approximately 271 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · N/A · 271 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V393000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

271

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 1, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V393000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 08V393000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V393000?

NHTSA recall 08V393000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on August 1, 2008. It addresses: Steering arm/tie rod arm/freightliner. The recall affects approximately 271 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V393000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.