Every 2018 Tiffin Phaeton recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V680000
May 11, 2021Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Anchorage
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
Full recall details for 21V680000 →Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA 21V306000
Apr 30, 2021Fuel System, Diesel:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads , and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 21V306000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V228000
Mar 22, 2019Electrical System
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes. The alternating current electrical wires may have been improperly secured in the Energy Management Module, causing increased electrical resistance.
- Risk
- The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V228000 →Structure · NHTSA 18V341000
May 25, 2018Structure:Body:Door
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
- Risk
- If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-110.
Full recall details for 18V341000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V841000
Dec 22, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 17V841000 →
2018 Tiffin Phaeton complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton, reporting 1 crashes. Tiffin has issued at least 9 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (3)
- Equipment (3)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Exterior Lighting (1)
- Fuel System, Diesel (1)
- Tires (1)
Read Tiffin Phaeton owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“tire size 275/80/22.5 Driving down highway 301, driver side steer tire's side wall blew out with no warning. My motor home made a hard left, luckily no one was in that fast lane. I managed to recover control and started to head to the shoulder of the road.”
2018 TIFFIN PHAETONMar 23, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11513495
“I SAW A POST ON THE TIFFIN RV FORUM REGARDING THE VALVE STEM STABILIZERS THAT FREIGHTLINER PROVIDED ON RECENT RV CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A NEW STYLE RIM. I HAVE A 2018 TIFFIN COACH AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE SOON AFTER I PURCHASED IT.”
2018 TIFFIN PHAETONJan 31, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11307150
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