Model year record

2021 TIFFIN Phaeton

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 5 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V511000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,323
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-20
Owners notified
2022-08-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V680000

Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10,409
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-05
Owners notified
2021-10-29

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V783000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
111
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-07
Owners notified
2021-10-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An open electrical wire can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V545000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
330
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-20
Owners notified
2021-09-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V306000

Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,198
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-30
Owners notified
2021-08-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V265000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
215
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-15
Owners notified
2021-04-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The roof mounted body panel may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V193000

Tires: valve

Component
Tires: valve
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
37
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-18
Owners notified
2021-04-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the valve stem extender rubs on the wheel, it can cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel16,000 mi
Seats12,752 mi
Structure: body: step/ladder1
Unknown or other12,752 mi
Visibility/wiper12,752 mi

The 2020 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.