NHTSARecalled May 7, 2013 · #13V178000
Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 Breeze and Allegro motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged. If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Product details
- Product
- Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2013 Breeze
- UPCs
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What you should do
Tiffin will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began June 24, 2013. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.