Model year record

2018 TIFFIN Zephyr

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V643000

Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop

Component
Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,188
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-20
Owners notified
2023-10-20

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2016-2024 Allegro Bus, and 2017-2024 Zephyr motorhomes. The 240-Volt induction cooktop may not be grounded, which can create an electrical shock hazard if the wires short-circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical shock can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a ground for the metal junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-133.

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 20V433000

Visibility/wiper

Component
Visibility/wiper
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
643
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-28
Owners notified
2020-08-13

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Tiffin Bus and 2018-2020 Zephyr motorhomes. The windshield wipers may not work due to the control module being improperly wired.

Safety risk

The wipers may stop working during inclement weather, causing limited visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the control module, correcting the wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V228000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,289
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-22
Owners notified
2019-04-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V341000

Structure: body: door

Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,223
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-25
Owners notified
2018-06-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V841000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Vehicles affected
36,005
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-22
Owners notified
2018-02-05

Defect description

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

Safety risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

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

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.