2023 TIFFIN PHAETON
5 recalls, 0 complaints - 5 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.
23V532000 Jul 31, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2023 Phaeton motorhomes, equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
Consequence
A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-132.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 TIFFIN PHAETON
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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
MCD-003
Mar 25, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain Tiffin Motorhomes equipped with an optional overhead bunk, an additional latch should be installed to secure the bunk in the event that the owner of the motorhome does not fully engage the primary bunk latches.
CSA-026
Mar 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2023 year models of Tiffin Motorhomes built on PowerGlide chassis have a Federal Certification Label that does not have the tire information listed. To correct this issue, we are sending dealers and owners of involved units a corrected
CSA-026
Mar 1, 2023
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Some 2023 year models of Tiffin Motorhomes built on PowerGlide chassis have a Federal Certification Label that does not have the tire information listed. To correct this issue, we are sending dealers and owners of involved units a corrected
CSA-023
Oct 11, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Re: Recalls # 22E-063 and # 22V-554 from Cummins and Freightliner. Notice applies to engine. Engine is equipped with an Engine Control Module (ECM) that may have a manufacturing defect that could result in as engine stall without warning.
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 (current) | 5 | 0 | |
| 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 | 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 |