NHTSA recall 08V393000
Steering
Tiffin Phaeton
Reported Aug 1, 2008271 vehicles affectedTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
The defect
Tiffin IS recalling 271 my 2007-2008 phaeton class a motor homes equipped with freightliner chassis. the aac front axle steering arm bolts with a latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over- tightened.
The risk
Over-tightened steering arm bolts may fatigue and fracture increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tiffin IS working with freightliner to have the steering arm tie rod fasteners inspected and replaced. the steering arm will be inspected for clearance to the king pin boss. freightliner IS handling the remedy for this campaign. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.