Tiffin Buckle Assembly Recall 04V383000 (1,662 Vehicles)

The problem

The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. "Seat belt assemblies."

The risk

The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

The fix

Amsafe will replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Contacts

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Tiffin dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V383000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2004 Tiffin Allegro	1	8	D
2005 Tiffin Allegro	2	7	D
2004 Tiffin Bay	0	3	D
2005 Tiffin Bay	0	2	C
2004 Tiffin Bus	0	4	D
2005 Tiffin Bus	0	3	D
2004 Tiffin Phaeton	1	5	C
2005 Tiffin Phaeton	1	5	C
2005 Tiffin Zephyr	0	6	D

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Questions

Is the 04V383000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 04V383000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 04V383000 announced?

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on August 3, 2004. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Seat belts: buckle assembly Tiffin recall