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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 10, 2021

TIFFIN PHAETON (2021) recall — Electrical System

Tiffin is recalling 2021 Phaeton RVs with an open electrical wire that could cause fire. Dealers will fix the issue free of charge.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #21V783000VehicleTiffin ›
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What happened, in plain English

Tiffin is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton RVs because an electrical wire was left open during manufacturing, which could lead to fire. This fix is free and will be done by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80702-tiffin-phaeton-2021-electrical-fire-risk-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80702-tiffin-phaeton-2021-electrical-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V783000

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“Tiffin Phaeton 2021 Electrical Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80702-tiffin-phaeton-2021-electrical-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V783000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V783000).

Why it’s dangerous

During manufacturing, an electrical outlet wasn't installed properly, creating an open electrical wire inside the wall. This can increase the risk of fire if the wire overheats or short-circuits.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2021 Tiffin Phaeton RVs are affected. Those who have the vehicle with an open electrical wire are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021 Phaeton RV has an open electrical wire inside the wall. The recall covers vehicles manufactured in 2021-2022.

  • Brand
    Tiffin
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Tiffin Customer Service

    Call 1-256-356-8661 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a fix.

  2. Get Dealership Inspection

    Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install a fix on the wire at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install an outlet on the wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-119.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

During manufacturing, an electrical outlet wasn't installed as intended, resulting in an open electrical wire inside the wall.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Check if your 2021 Phaeton RV has an open electrical wire inside the wall. The recall covers vehicles manufactured in 2021-2022.

What should I do if I own this vehicle?

Contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 to schedule a free inspection and fix by a dealer.

Take action

Contact Tiffin

We’ve drafted a message you can send Tiffin to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V783000 — Tiffin Tiffin

Hello,

I own a Tiffin that is covered by recall 21V783000 from Tiffin.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install an outlet on the wire, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2021.  Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.  Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-119.

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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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 #21V783000 (July 10, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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