Tiffin 2012 Phaeton Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Exhaust Pipe Clearance
Tiffin is recalling 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with QBH, QKH, QTH floor plans due to insufficient exhaust pipe clearance, which may cause insulation to melt and increase fire risk. Owners should contact Tiffin for free reconfiguration.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Tiffin is recalling certain 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with specific floor plans because the exhaust pipe is too close to the floor. This could cause insulation to melt and lead to a fire. Affected owners should contact Tiffin for a free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252105-tiffin-2012-phaeton-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-exhaust-pipe-clearance.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252105-tiffin-2012-phaeton-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-exhaust-pipe-clearance · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V121000
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“Tiffin 2012 Phaeton Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Exhaust Pipe Clearance.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252105-tiffin-2012-phaeton-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-exhaust-pipe-clearance. Based on NHTSA recall #17V121000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V121000).
Why it’s dangerous
The exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the floor, which can cause the insulation to melt. When the insulation melts, it may lead to a fire, especially in hot conditions or during extended use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Tiffin Phaeton motorhomes with QBH, QKH, or QTH floor plans built on PowerGlide chassis are affected. Motorhome owners who use the vehicle in areas with high heat exposure may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012 Tiffin Phaeton has floor plans QBH, QKH, or QTH built on PowerGlide chassis. The recall began on March 22, 2017, and Tiffin will notify affected owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tiffin Customer Service
Reach out to Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 to schedule a free reconfiguration of the exhaust pipe.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 23 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V121000 (February 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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