Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V880000 Reported December 28, 2015

Electric entry steps may become unstable

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · Equipment · 14,889 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V880000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
14,889
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 28, 2015
Completion Rate
41.38

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured may 1, 2007, to december 31, 2014, equipped with certain coachstep double and triple electric steps. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.

Safety Consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the coachstep linkage assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.

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 15V880000 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 15V880000

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

What is recall 15V880000?

NHTSA recall 15V880000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on December 28, 2015. It addresses: Electric entry steps may become unstable. The recall affects approximately 14,889 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V880000 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.