2022 TIFFIN PHAETON
9 recalls, 8 complaints - 13 TSBs
24V566000 Jul 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes. The PowerGlide chassis controller may have insufficient circuit protection, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.
Consequence
An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install circuit protection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-141.
24V036000 Jan 23, 2024
SEATS
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022 Allegro Bus, Phaeton, Allegro Red 360, and Zephyr motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate on the driver's seat may be improperly welded, which can cause the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach.
Consequence
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-135.
23V406000 Jun 5, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes built on PowerGlide chassis. A fuse will trip during an a/c compressor failure, causing a loss of power to the chassis.
Consequence
Loss of power to the chassis can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the chassis controller, and install a harness and inline fuse as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-131.
22V814000 Oct 31, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Allegro Bay, Breeze, Phaeton, Red 360, 2023 Allegro and Red 340 motorhomes. The fitting on the non-leaching hose connected to the LPG regulator may leak at the swivel joint.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the LPG hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-127.
22V589000 Aug 5, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022 Zephyr, 2022-2023 Phaeton, Allegro Breeze and Allegro Bus motorhomes equipped with a Powerglide chassis. The chassis fuse can overheat while the motorhome is in motion, possibly causing the dash display to go blank and the engine to stall.
Consequence
An engine that shuts down unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin's customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-126.
22V511000 Jul 20, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
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.
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
21V680000 Nov 5, 2021
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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 fai... Read more
Consequence
Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
21V783000 Oct 7, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Consequence
An open electrical wire can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
21V545000 Jul 20, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 18, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced harsh driving and hesitation while accelerating. The vehicle was also consuming an excessive amount of ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 21, 2025
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
Shifting vehicle into reverse, turns of back up camera, then shifting into drive camera remains on for a set period of time, if shifted back into reverse as camera turns off, camera will not come back on. Android Auto was being used.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 21, 2025
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
MMI keeps rebooting while driving, even during reverse. Happens randomly every 20 minutes.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 29, 2023
Incident date: May 8, 2023
This is not a singular incident; it has been persistent for five or so years at this point. Quite frequently, when I am driving with the top down for at least 20 minutes, one of the doors unlatches (a couple of weeks ago, this actually occurred six times in one hour or so trip, though such frequenc... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 16, 2023
Incident date: May 16, 2023
Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds
POWER TRAIN
Mar 14, 2023
Incident date: Mar 14, 2023
- cam carrier leak, resulting in oil leaking from engine. oil is leaking onto catalytic converter sensor causing it to malfunction. - oil leaking from cars poses a safety and environmental hazard. - michael's subaru of bellevue (washington state) has confirmed it occurring, and it is a problem acros... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 14, 2023
Incident date: Mar 14, 2023
At the low speed, the car suspension failed (most likely the control arm) and the vehicle swung to the right and crashed into the car bridge rails. As a result of this, the right front wheel dislodged completely, which would not be possible if there were no mechanical problems with the suspension. T... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Nov 10, 2021
Incident date: Nov 2, 2021
The contact owns a 2022 Tiffin Phaeton. The contact stated that the seat belt retractor failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing seat belts replaced. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was sending replacement parts for the repair. ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 TIFFIN PHAETON
13 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
CSA-036
Apr 19, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Faulty DEF sensors that due to shortage were not replaced. Instead engine software was temporarily modified to account for continued operation with a faulty sensor until replacement sensors were available. This campaign will install an en
CSA-029
Aug 28, 2023
010000 STEERING
On the affected vehicles, the steer axle tie rod castle nut cotter pin may be missing, allowing the steering arm to detach. This could lead to a loss of steering response and a lack of direction control, increasing the risk of a crash. Th
CSA-029(INTERIM)
Jun 8, 2023
010000 STEERING
Per FORD- Tie Rod Castle Nut Cotter Pin Missing
CSA-022
Jul 20, 2022
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain model years 2017-2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS vehicles manufactured De
CSA-015
Apr 21, 2022
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
FCCC XC Valor Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Daimler states that on certain vehicles and under certain circumstances, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may display incorrect information such as maximum temperature and ti
CSA-015
Apr 21, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
FCCC XC Valor Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Daimler states that on certain vehicles and under certain circumstances, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may display incorrect information such as maximum temperature and ti
CSA-015
Apr 21, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FCCC XC Valor Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Daimler states that on certain vehicles and under certain circumstances, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may display incorrect information such as maximum temperature and ti
CSA-11
Feb 4, 2022
190000 TIRES
Tiffin Motorhomes was notified by Daimler Trucks North America on behalf of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation of a defect that exists on specific model year 2017 - 2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis X-Line chassis manufactured February
CSA-11
Feb 4, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Tiffin Motorhomes was notified by Daimler Trucks North America on behalf of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation of a defect that exists on specific model year 2017 - 2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis X-Line chassis manufactured February
CSA-10
Feb 2, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tiffin mailed out a Customer Service Advisory on a Daimler Field Service Campaign (SF637) as a curtesy. The subject is FCCC Viper Low Voltage Display.
CSA-10
Feb 2, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Tiffin mailed out a Customer Service Advisory on a Daimler Field Service Campaign (SF637) as a curtesy. The subject is FCCC Viper Low Voltage Display.
CSA-007
Sep 9, 2021
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Cummins Engine Fuel Lines with Remote Filter
CSA-007
Sep 9, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Cummins Engine Fuel Lines with Remote Filter
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 (current) | 9 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 5 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 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 |