Report Receipt Date: DEC 19, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V638000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 222

Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.


SUMMARY:
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Allegro 33AA motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace. In the affected vehicles, the fireplace may ignite a piece of exposed wood inside the electric fireplace.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the exposed piece of wood ignites, the rest of the motorhome could also catch fire.
REMEDY:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to keep heat from the exposed wood, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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.