Every 2019 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 →
2019 Tiffin Phaeton complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton. Tiffin has issued at least 6 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
- Engine1
- Structure1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (1)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Equipment (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 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTAE THE CARGO DOOR SKIN BLEW OFF. THE DOOR IS APPROXIMATELY 48' X 28" THIS COULD HAVE GONE THRU A WINDSHEILD AND CAUSED A FATAL ACIDENT.”
2019 TIFFIN PHAETONAug 20, 2026 · AZ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758205
“I recently experienced a failure of the Dash A/C on the ref RV. After calling Freightliner, Savannah to find our if they serviced Dash A/C's, which they informed me they did, I decided to have it inspected locally to rule out a quick fix like recharge the refrigerant.”
2019 TIFFIN PHAETONOct 11, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11549341
“Engine Fault Codes 3364, 3031 & 1761. DEF Head Senor Failed. Derated the engine. Travel speed reduced to 5 MPH. Replacement Part backorder from Tiffin Motorhomes. Limited information when availability.”
2019 TIFFIN PHAETONJul 21, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11425781
“THE CONTACT OWNS 2019 TIFFIN PHAETON 35BH. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 54 MPH WHEN THE TMPS INDICATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW. UPON STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND INVESTIGATING, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE VALVE STEM EXTENSION INNER TIRE WAS DISLODGED.”
2019 TIFFIN PHAETONJan 27, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11302307
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