Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V069000 Reported February 27, 2009

Hitch fractures/spartan/putman

Q: What is recall 09V069000?

NHTSA recall 09V069000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on February 27, 2009. It addresses: Hitch fractures/spartan/putman. The recall affects approximately 1,408 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 · 1,408 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V069000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,408

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 27, 2009

Defect Summary

Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.

Safety Consequence

Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.

Corrective Action

Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-567). the trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.

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 09V069000 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 09V069000

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

What is recall 09V069000?

NHTSA recall 09V069000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on February 27, 2009. It addresses: Hitch fractures/spartan/putman. The recall affects approximately 1,408 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 09V069000 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.