Vehicle recall 17V121000 · February 27, 2017

2012 Tiffin Phaeton

The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.

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

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.
Consequence: Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 17V121000
Reported to NHTSA: February 27, 2017
Filed by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: TIF-106
Owner notification: March 22, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 35
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 17V121000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Tiffin Phaeton (2012): 2012

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