Tiffin is recalling 2021 Phaeton motorhomes with roof-mounted passenger side awnings due to potential detachment of roof panels, which could increase crash risk. Owners received letters in April 2021.
“Tiffin 2021 Phaeton Motorhome Roof Panel Recall: Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80704-tiffin-2021-phaeton-motorhome-roof-panel-recall-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V265000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V265000).
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalled 2021 Phaeton motorhomes due to a roof-mounted body panel that may detach, increasing crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 15, 2021. Dealers will inspect and adhere the panel free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Tiffin Phaeton, 2021
What to do
Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-115.
The hazard
A roof mounted body panel may have been improperly attached to the roof and may detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. has 77 other recalls on record since 2009-12-29. Other recent recalls include the Tiffin Phaeton Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk (2026-10-08), the Tiffin Wayfarer Recall: LP Tank Fire and Crash Risk (2026-08-31), and the Tiffin 2026 Open Trail Recall: Overheated Circuit Board Fire Risk (2026-06-29). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Thor Motor Coach 2022 Tellaro Solar Panel Recall: Risk of Detachment (2025-11-17), the Grand Design Lineage RV Recall: Detached Solar Panel Hazard (2026-04-30), and the Ford Explorer (2019) Recall: Roof Rail Detachment Risk (2026-07-14).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Tiffin Phaeton has a roof-mounted passenger side awning. Owners received a letter in April 2021 with details about the recall.
Brand
Tiffin
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Tiffin Customer Service
Call Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 to get the recall details and schedule a panel inspection.
Have Panel Inspected
Dealers will inspect and, if needed, properly adhere the body panel at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, properly adhere the body panel, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-115.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 11 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 21V265000 — Tiffin 2021 Phaeton Motorhome Roof Panel Recall: Detachment Risk
Hello,
I own a Tiffin 2021 Phaeton Motorhome Roof Panel Recall: Detachment Risk that is covered by recall 21V265000 from Tiffin.
The official recall notice states: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, properly adhere the body panel, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-115.
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.
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.
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