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
36,005 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
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

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2008
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

Other TIFFIN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ALLEGRO 0 0 View
ALLEGRO BAY 0 0 View
ALLEGRO BREEZE 0 0 View
ALLEGRO BUS 0 0 View
ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD 0 0 View
ALLEGRO RED 0 0 View
ALLEGRO RED 360 0 0 View
BAY 0 0 View