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2009 Tiffin Zephyr recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Tiffin Zephyr, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 22, 2017report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2009 Tiffin Zephyr recall campaigns

The 2009 Tiffin Zephyr report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 17V841000 dated December 22, 2017.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
December 22, 2017
Potential units
36,005campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.

Why it matters: 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 information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Owner notification: February 5, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
July 13, 2016
Potential units
10,351campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.

Why it matters: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.

Owner notification: August 19, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
May 22, 2014
Potential units
4,414campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Allegro, 2010-2011 Bus and Breeze, and 2008-2011 Phaeton and Zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with LED clearance lights made by Command Electronics, Inc. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.

Why it matters: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Owner notification: July 31, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V071000

Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Report received
February 24, 2012
Potential units
181campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 bus, as well as certain 2009-2011 and 2013 zephyr recreational vehicle chassis equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. when the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicle reaches its governed speed after the cruise control is set.

Why it matters: A driver may experience reduced control of the vehicle if either the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware of the increased speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on january 9, 2012. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Owner notification: January 9, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
November 22, 2010
Potential units
2,717campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

Why it matters: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Remedy

Tiffin is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the recall began on february 17, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Owner notification: February 17, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2009 Tiffin Zephyr?

The most frequent component groups in 2009 Tiffin Zephyr campaign records are Equipment (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1), Visibility (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Visibility1