Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V121000 Reported February 27, 2017

Insufficient exhaust pipe clearance may cause fire

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 35 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V121000
Manufacturer Campaign
TIF-106
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
35
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 27, 2017
Completion Rate
80.00

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2012 phaeton motorhomes with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth, built on powerglide chassis. the affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.

Safety Consequence

Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. the recall began on march 22, 2017. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for the recall is tif-106.

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 17V121000 or campaign TIF-106.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V121000

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

What is recall 17V121000?

NHTSA recall 17V121000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on February 27, 2017. It addresses: Insufficient exhaust pipe clearance may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 35 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 17V121000 or the manufacturer campaign number TIF-106. 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.