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Vehicle recall 09V278000 · July 15, 2009

2008 Tiffany E-450

The K410 unit is installed on the top of the vehicle and its cover may not be properly fastened because of a mechanical interference.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Tiffany coachworks is recalling 26 my 2008 E-450 limo bus and shuttle bus vehicles manufactured between March and November 2008, equipped with K410 air conditioning condenser assemblies supplied by carrier. The K410 unit is installed on the top of the vehicle and its cover may not be properly fastened because of a mechanical interference.
Consequence
If the cover fasteners fail to securely fasten the cover in place, it may become detached during bus operation, possibly causing a crash or cause injury to pedestrians.
Remedy
Tiffany coachworks will notify owners and carrier will provide a free retrofit repair kit to remedy the issue. The safety recall began on July 29, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-800-673-2431 or tiffany coachworks at 1-800-338-5872.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
09V278000
Reported to NHTSA
July 15, 2009
Filed by
TIFFANY COACHWORKS
Owner notification
July 29, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected
26
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Recall 09V278000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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