Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V228000 Reported May 22, 2012

Air brake system/fmvss 121

Q: What is recall 12V228000?

NHTSA recall 12V228000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on May 22, 2012. It addresses: Air brake system/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 2 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 · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V228000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 22, 2012

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling two model year 2012 phaeton recreational vehicles built on a spartan chassis and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements.

Safety Consequence

The park brake may not be sufficient to hold the vehicle in place. accordingly, the vehicle could roll away and strike and injure a bystander or cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

The affected vehicles have not been sold yet and tiffin has notified the dealers that are in possession of the vehicles. spartan dealers will install improved brake chambers prior to sale. owners may contact tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661.

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 12V228000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V228000

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

What is recall 12V228000?

NHTSA recall 12V228000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on May 22, 2012. It addresses: Air brake system/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 2 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 12V228000 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.