2009 TIFFIN BUS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 TIFFIN BUS has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle equipment, braking systems, cruise control, and fire safety components based on the recall data. There are no complaints submitted directly about this model year.
There are five recalls affecting various systems including refrigeration units, brake pedals, cruise control, fire extinguishers, and electric steps. These recalls address potential fire hazards, brake functionality, unintended speed increases, fire extinguisher malfunctions, and unsafe entry steps.
Recalls- Refrigerator safety. Recall 11V082000 affects 10,683 vehicles with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators that may fail to shut off power fast enough during high temperatures, risking fire. Owners will be notified to get a free repair through Norcold dealers.
- Brake pedal defect. Recall 11V452000 covers 1,960 model year 2007-2011 motorhomes with Kongsberg adjustable brake pedals that may loosen and swing in front of the accelerator, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. Daimler Trucks and Tiffin Motorhomes are managing owner notification and repairs.
- Cruise control malfunction. Recall 12V071000 involves 181 vehicles where cruise control may not cancel when braking and could cause unintended moderate speed increases, increasing crash risk. Repairs are available at no charge starting January 2012.
- Fire extinguisher failure. Recall 17V841000 concerns 36,005 vehicles equipped with Kidde Pindicator fire extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles that can detach causing injury and inoperability. Owners will be instructed to obtain free replacements from Kidde.
- Electric step instability. Recall 15V880000 affects 14,889 motorhomes with Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps that may have fractured fan gear assembly bolts, causing unstable steps and injury risk. Dealers will install retainer brackets and replace assemblies as needed starting February 2016.
Owners of this model confronted with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws for potential remedies.
2009 TIFFIN BUS Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
63718
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 TIFFIN BUS
36005 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2009 TIFFIN BUS
14889 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
2009 TIFFIN BUS
181 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 TIFFIN BUS
1960 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 PHAETON, MY 2008-2010 BUS, AND MY 2010 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION.
Risk: A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2009 TIFFIN BUS
10683 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES 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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.