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Tiffin Cahaba Recall 23V297: Spare Tire Carrier and Rack Can Detach While Driving

NHTSA campaign 23V297, reported April 26, 2023, 203 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The spare tire carrier and molle rack on certain motorhomes may be incorrectly installed on the rear van doors. Over time, this can cause them to come loose and detach while the vehicle is in transit.

A detached carrier or rack can land on the road and become a hazard to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair. The dealer will replace the hardware kit free of charge. You can also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 and reference recall TIF-129. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V297Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Problem
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cahaba motorhomes. The spare tire carrier and molle rack may be incorrectly installed on the rear van doors, which can cause them to detach while the vehicle is in transit.
Risk
A detached spare tire carrier and molle rack can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hardware kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-129.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Tiffin Cahaba20212022