2016 TIFFIN PHAETON
1 recalls, 1 complaints - 2 TSBs
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 |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Aug 20, 2021
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2016 Tiffin Phaeton. The contact stated that while the motorhome was at a standstill, the engine system fault and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked at a nearby location for four days. The contact called manufacturer and was informed that it was sa... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 TIFFIN PHAETON
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
CSA-009
Oct 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FCCC Motorhome Chassis Rear PDMa??s FL-856
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.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, TIFFIN PHAETON
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE16004
Opened: Apr 13, 2016 , Closed: Sep 3, 2016
Loss of Windshield Wiper Function
Based on two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) alleging windshield wiper failures at the pivot assembly on Phaeton model Motorhomes, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE).During the investigation Tiffin made ODI aware of 66 warranty claims for wiper failu... Read more
TIFFIN PHAETON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TIFFIN PHAETON across all model years (2000, 2027).
121
Total Recalls
58
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
TIFFIN PHAETON - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 9 | 8 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 5 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 1 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 12 | 5 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 6 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | View |