Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V215000 Reported March 19, 2012

Gear shift cable

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · Power Train · 1,250 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V215000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
1,250
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 19, 2012

Defect Summary

Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 allegro motorhomes built on ford f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis. the gear shift cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. if the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear shift display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.

Safety Consequence

An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tiffin is working with ford to identify and notify owners of the affected motorhomes. ford will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shift cable assembly, free of charge. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

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 12V215000 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 12V215000

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

What is recall 12V215000?

NHTSA recall 12V215000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on March 19, 2012. It addresses: Gear shift cable. The recall affects approximately 1,250 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V215000 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.