01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Tiffin Phaeton recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V511000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 20, 2022
- Potential units
- 1,323campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: August 18, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA 21V680000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- November 5, 2021
- Potential units
- 10,409campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.".
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: October 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA 21V783000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 7, 2021
- Potential units
- 111campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: October 27, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA 21V545000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- July 20, 2021
- Potential units
- 330campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: September 10, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA 21V306000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- April 30, 2021
- Potential units
- 3,198campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads , and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Owner notification: August 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA 21V265000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- April 15, 2021
- Potential units
- 215campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton motorhomes, equipped with a roof mounted passenger side awning. A roof mounted body panel may have been improperly attached to the roof.
Why it matters: The roof mounted body panel may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, properly adhere the body panel, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-115.
Owner notification: April 26, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA 21V193000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- March 18, 2021
- Potential units
- 37campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton recreational vehicles. The valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel.
Why it matters: If the valve stem extender rubs on the wheel, it can cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stem stabilizer, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-114.
Owner notification: April 22, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH