Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V416000 Reported August 8, 2011

Exhaust pipe/possible fire

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 149 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V416000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
149
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 8, 2011
Completion Rate
89.93

Defect Summary

Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 phaeton motorhomes with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth that are built with 2010 epa-certified engines on powerglide chassis. the exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.

Safety Consequence

Melting of the insulation can occur, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will attach a heat shield to the bottom of the floor and an insulating sock or blanket will be wrapped around the exhaust pipe. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2011. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V416000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V416000

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

What is recall 11V416000?

NHTSA recall 11V416000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on August 8, 2011. It addresses: Exhaust pipe/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 149 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V416000 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.