| Make : TIFFIN | Model : ALLEGRO | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20050222 - 20050412 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V307000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050705 | Date Added to Database: 20050705 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 265 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES CONTAINING A 50 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH BUILT BY INTELLITEC, THE MATERIAL USED FOR THE WIRE LUGS WAS CHANGED FROM NICKEL PLATED TO COPPER LUGS. THE COPPER LUGS ARE SOFTER THAN THE NICKEL PLATED AND DO NOT RETAIN THE TORQUE OF THE SCREW THAT CLAMPS THE WIRE CONNECTOR. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THE TORQUE IS RELAXED, THE LUGS CAN BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT WITHIN THE CONNECTED WIRE THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHANGEOVER BOX. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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