TIFFIN BUS (2019) recall — Electrical System
Tiffin recalls 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes due to improperly secured electrical wires that may overheat and cause fire.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Tiffin is recalling certain 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes because electrical wires in the Energy Management Module may be improperly secured, increasing the risk of overheating and fire. This recall matters because the issue could lead to a fire hazard if the wires overheat. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224441-tiffin-2018-2019-bus-recall-electrical-wiring-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224441-tiffin-2018-2019-bus-recall-electrical-wiring-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V228000
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“Tiffin 2018-2019 Bus Recall: Electrical Wiring Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224441-tiffin-2018-2019-bus-recall-electrical-wiring-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V228000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V228000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improperly secured electrical wires in the Energy Management Module can create increased electrical resistance. This resistance may cause the wires to overheat, potentially leading to a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of Tiffin 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the electrical wires overheat.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tiffin motorhome is a 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, or Zephyr model. The recall covers vehicles with improperly secured electrical wires in the Energy Management Module.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tiffin Customer Service
Reach out to Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 to have the Alternating Current Relay Board inspected and wires secured for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and make sure the wires are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-111.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
Tiffin 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your Tiffin motorhome is a 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, or Zephyr model with improperly secured electrical wires in the Energy Management Module.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Tiffin will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and secure the wires for free; contact them at 1-256-356-8661.
Contact Tiffin
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tiffin to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V228000 — Tiffin Tiffin Hello, I own a Tiffin that is covered by recall 19V228000 from Tiffin. The official recall notice states: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and make sure the wires are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-111. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V228000 (March 22, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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