2018 TIFFIN BUS
4 recalls — 1 complaints — 9 TSBs
21V306000 Apr 30, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
19V228000 Mar 22, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Consequence
The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
18V341000 May 25, 2018
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
Consequence
If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
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.
17V841000 Dec 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
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' Fir... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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 i... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 7, 2018
Incident date: Apr 16, 2018
WHEN YOU SELECT REVERSE ON THE DRIVE PANEL, THE REAR VIEW CAMERA DOES NOT COME ON. THE REAR VIEW CAMERA DOES NOT COME ON WITH IGNITION KEY TURNED ON. THE REAR VIEW CAMERA ONLY COMES ON WHEN THE RADIO SWITCH ON ON. NOTE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA DISPLAY IS SEPERATE FROM THE RADIO DISPLAY. REAR DISPLAY I... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 TIFFIN BUS
9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
CSA-009
Oct 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FCCC Motorhome Chassis Rear PDMa??s FL-856
TIFF 12-2019
Jan 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
There is the possibility the water filter housing is installed incorrectly. If a motorhome has the water filter housing installed incorrectly, there is the possibility of excess air in the water lines.
TIFF 12-2019
Jan 15, 2020
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
There is the possibility the water filter housing is installed incorrectly. If a motorhome has the water filter housing installed incorrectly, there is the possibility of excess air in the water lines.
SB-58
Feb 27, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
On certain 2018 Buses, the fuel tank sending unit port was incorrectly located. This location causes the fuel gauge to read incorrectly, showing less fuel than is actually in the tank. The tank will read empty when it is still 1/4 of the
SB-56
Jan 25, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
There is the possibility that the merge solenoid may not connect the chassis batteries to the house batteries when the engine is running. This would accur when the house battery voltage is too low. This could cause the house batteries not
SB-57
Jan 25, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
There is the possibility that the inverter may stop charging the house batteries after one charging sequence even with the motorhome plugged into shore power. This could lead to the house batteries not charging while plugged into shore pow
SB-57
Jan 25, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There is the possibility that the inverter may stop charging the house batteries after one charging sequence even with the motorhome plugged into shore power. This could lead to the house batteries not charging while plugged into shore pow
SB-57
Jan 25, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
There is the possibility that the inverter may stop charging the house batteries after one charging sequence even with the motorhome plugged into shore power. This could lead to the house batteries not charging while plugged into shore pow
Letter to dealer
Nov 10, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. We knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained Kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.
TIFFIN BUS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TIFFIN BUS across all model years (1997–2021).
60
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
TIFFIN BUS — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2018 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |