TIF-125 – Center Marker Light Missing – 2022 Tiffin Midas Motorhomes

August 3, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V568000

Center Marker Light Missing/FMVSS 108

A missing marker light can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V568

Manufacturer Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 10

 

Summary

Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo, Inc. (TiffineBay logo) is recalling certain 2022 Midas motorhomes. The center marker light was not installed, which could limit visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”

 

Remedy

Dealers will relocate the back up camera and install a center marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact TiffineBay logo customer service at 1-256-356-8661. TiffineBay logo’s number for this recall is TIF-125.

 

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.

 


Recall Inspection and Repair Instructions

NHTSA Recall #: 22V-568

Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo Recall #: WAY-103

Models Involved: 2022 Midas

Purpose: To provide instructions on how to relocate the back up camera and add a missing rear center marker light.

 

Tools Needed:

Electric drill/impact driver w/Phillips head bit

High Speed Step Bit ¼” to 1 3/8”

Wire Stripper/cutter 20-10 AWG

Crimping & Cutting Tool 22 – 10 AWG

Flat head screwdriver

Digital MultimetereBay logo

 

Parts Needed:

2 of 015915, 16-14 AWG, Gel Filled, Butt Wire Connector

3 ft of 001360 16 AWG Stranded Yellow Wire

3 ft of 00135616 AWG Stranded White Wire

1 of 5064728, Light Marker Red

1 of 5060967, Sealant, Clear, Exterior Royal 12781 10oz

1 of 2155, Heyco Flexible Shutter Bushing

 

FLAT RATE CODE & TIME ALLOWED FOR VISUAL INSPECTION, EQUIPMENT RELOCATION, TERMINATION, AND SYSTEM CHECK: MD8808RC01 for up to 1.5 hours.

 

Note for parts: Part numbers for the system components are listed above.  Not all parts may be needed for repair.  In addition, some shop supplies will be needed and should be billed back under the flat rate code for the recall.

 

Note on systems: Below instructions represent proper procedures for repair, and testing. Images depict are shown for diagrammatical propose only and may not be reflective of each unit.

 

INSPECTION PROCEDURE:

  1. Turn chassis engine off and remove key from ignition switch. Place chassis light switch in off position. (Figure1)

 

REPAIR PROCEDURES:

1. Locate the rear backup camera mounted at the top rear of the back cap. The camera position will be between two of the rear marker lights center of coach.

2. Unplug rear camera from camera harness.

3. Remove screws from camera mounting bracket holding camera to back cap.

4. Once camera and bracket are removed there will be a center hole, locate the yellow and white marker light power wires and pull through the hole. There will be a yellow and white lead already for connection in the existing marker light harness.

5. Install a Qty. (1) part 5064728 – Light Marker Red (Figure 2) using gel filled butt wire connectors in the center between the other two existing marker lights. This light will cover the hole made from camera removal.

6. Seal around marker light, using a clear waterproof RTV silicone sealant.

7. Reinstalling the camera, using a step bit drill a 1.250” hole into rear cap. Position hole 4” from top as shown in (Figure 3), and 41 ½” from driver side as shown in (Figure 4)

8. Install 1.250” bushing into hole and reposition the camera harness through bushing. See (Figure 5)

 

9. Reinstall camera mounting bracket with / camera at position shown in Figure 5.

10. Plug camera harness back into camera see Figure 5.

11. Apply waterproof RTV Silicone Sealant to any screw heads, and open holes.

12. Final assembly arrangement will reflect setup shown in Figure 5.

13. Complete systems check as described below.

A. Checking marker lights: Turn chassis ignition key switch to the on position. Then turn the chassis light switch on for the headlight position. Inspect that all marker lights are operational, and lamps are burning.

B. Checking the backup camera: Start the chassis engine, with your foot on the brake place the unit into reverse. The radio display will show a rear camera image, verify the camera image for correct positioning. Adjust rear camera for correct image as needed.

 


IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN:

 

NHTSA Recall # 22V-568 TiffineBay logo Wayfarer Recall # WAY-103

 

August 19, 2022

 

Midas Center Marker Light

 

Dear TiffineBay logo Motorhome Owner or Dealer,

 

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

 

Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo has decided certain, 2022 Midas Motorhomes, fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”.

 

Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo has become aware of the possibility that on these motorhomes, the rear center marker light was left off and the back up camera was put into the location for the rear center marker light.  Not having the correct number of marker lights on the motorhome will impair the visibility of the motorhome to other drivers and may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo will have the location of the rear back up camera relocated and have a rear center marker light installed in the correct location.

 

Please arrange to take your motorhome to a reputable service center OR dealer of your choice to have the correction completed.  A list of Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo authorized dealers is available online at https://tiffinmotorhomes.com/servicecenterlocations. The recall repair will take up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.  If you are using a service center that is not a Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo authorized repair facility, please make sure that they contact Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo for the required parts, instructions and time allowed for the repair.  Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo will not pay over the allowed time unless the repair facility receives a prior authorization.  For authorization, contact Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo at 256-356-0261 or [email protected] .

 

You may be liable for any progressive damage that results from your failure to complete the recall within a reasonable time after receiving notification.

 

If owners have paid to have this repair completed, please send a copy of the invoice, that was paid by the owner to Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo at the following address: Tiffin MotorhomeseBay logo, attn: Recalls, 105 2nd Street NW, Red Bay AL 35582 or by email to [email protected].  Please make sure the invoice notes who paid for the repair, the VIN of the motorhome and the date the repair was completed.

 

If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the vehicle identification number which appears on this Recall Notification, please return the notification to the TiffineBay logo Warranty Department with any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner.  You may also send an email to [email protected].

 

If you are unable to have the defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time after you tender the vehicle for repair, please contact the TiffineBay logo Warranty Department, at 1-256-356-8661, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Central Time.  For US Customers:  You may also wish to notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington DC 20590, or phone 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153):  or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

 

We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety.

 

TiffineBay logo Recall Department

 


Chronology :

7/27/22 Safety Committee was advised of non-compliance due to center marker light had been left off. Decision was made to submit 573 for recall. No vote needed. There have been no claims or reports of problems to date.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
TIFFINeBay logoMIDAS2022

 


11 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report – 8/10/2022

RCLRPT-22V568-7502.PDF 213.302KB

 


Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V568-3750.PDF 212.867KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V568-4684.pdf 651.704KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 8/18/2022

RCLRPT-22V568-6855.PDF 213.303KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V568-9292.pdf 177.391KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V568-7439.pdf 269.996KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V568-1850.pdf 147.597KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V568-9616.pdf 270.52KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-3

RCLQRT-22V568-4766.PDF 211.14KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V568-0185.PDF 211.237KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V568-2866.PDF 211.317KB

 


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