Every 2021 Tiffin Phaeton recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 22V511000
Jul 20, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Allegro, Red 340, 2021-2022 Phaeton, Breeze, Allegro Red 360, and 2022 Bay motorhomes. The output line on the LPG tanks may not connect properly to the service valve, which can cause a propane leak.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-124.
Full recall details for 22V511000 →Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA 21V545000
Jul 20, 2021Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Allegro Bus and Phaeton motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and remote filter head.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-117.
Full recall details for 21V545000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 21V783000
Jul 10, 2021Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Phaeton recreational vehicles. During manufacturing, an electrical outlet was not installed as intended, resulting in an open electrical wire inside the wall.
- Risk
- An open electrical wire can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V783000 →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 →Structure · NHTSA 21V265000
Apr 15, 2021Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton motorhomes, equipped with a roof mounted passenger side awning. A roof mounted body panel may have been improperly attached to the roof.
- Risk
- The roof mounted body panel may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V265000 →Tires · NHTSA 21V193000
Mar 18, 2021Tires:Valve
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton recreational vehicles. The valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel.
- Risk
- If the valve stem extender rubs on the wheel, it can cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stem stabilizer, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-114.
Full recall details for 21V193000 →
2021 Tiffin Phaeton complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Tiffin Phaeton. Tiffin has issued at least 8 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
- Electrical System1
- Seats1
- Structure1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Service bulletins by component
- Tires (3)
- Electrical System (2)
- Equipment (2)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Exterior Lighting (1)
- Fuel System, Diesel (1)
Read Tiffin Phaeton owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Tiffin Phaeton. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The electric step on our coach broken on the road with the gear box issue and get loose , it is very dangerous to run with the electric step open to get people injured and also for the people that disembarked from the motor home, we feel that electrical step should have a safety when it is close .”
2021 TIFFIN PHAETONFeb 14, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11572012
“The contact owns a 2021 Tiffin Phaeton Motorhome. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the instrument cluster went black and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with loose wiring.”
2021 TIFFIN PHAETONDec 8, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11443131
“UPON PURCHASING THIS 2021 TIFFIN PHAETON RV, I REALIZED THE "A PILLARS" CAUSED MIRROR AND VISUAL OBSTRUCTION. INITIALLY BELIEVING IT WAS A MIRROR ADJUSTMENT, I LEARNED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS NOT CENTERED ON THE STEERING WHEEL / DASHBOARD AND IT WAS POSITIONED TO THE LEFT APPROX. 2"-3".”
2021 TIFFIN PHAETONNov 16, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11374914
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