- The problem
- Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- The risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- The fix
- Tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Tiffin Bay Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Tiffin Bay have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2011 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Bay year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Tiffin Bay recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 36 lb bay and model year 2003-2004 40 tgp buses equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- The risk
- AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
- The fix
- Tiffin will notify owners and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
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Tiffin Bay: every year compared
All Bay years2002 Tiffin Bay vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Tiffin Bay | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2002 Tiffin Allegro | 10 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Tiffin Tiffin | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Tiffin Zephyr | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Tiffin Bay
Does the 2002 Tiffin Bay have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Tiffin Bay: recreational vehicle / trailer (February 2011); equipment (September 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Tiffin Bay had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Tiffin Bay a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Tiffin Bay year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2002 Tiffin Bay has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data