2007 TIFFIN PHAETON Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 TIFFIN PHAETON has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment failures and safety concerns addressed in recalls. No owner-submitted complaints are recorded for this model year.
There are five recalls concerning this vehicle. The recalls involve critical systems such as recreational vehicle equipment, braking mechanisms, and visibility components. Each recall highlights defects that could impact safety or vehicle functionality.
Recalls- Refrigerator fire risk. NHTSA Recall 10V585000 affects 2,717 units. Some 1200-series Norcold refrigerators use sensors that fail to shut off power quickly enough during high temperatures, increasing fire risk. Owners will be notified and receive free repairs through Norcold dealers.
- Refrigerator fire risk duplicate. Recall 11V082000 covers 10,683 vehicles with the same issue as Recall 10V585000 involving Norcold refrigerators. The inadequate sensor response may cause fires from hydrogen gas leaks. Affected owners will be contacted to arrange free fixes.
- Brake pedal malfunction. Recall 11V452000 involves 1,960 vehicles equipped with Kongsberg adjustable brake pedals. The pedal arm may loosen and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking ability. Daimler Trucks notified owners and is performing repairs at no charge.
- Windshield wiper arms breakage. Recall 16V532000 covers 10,351 vehicles with wiper arms that may break off, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Tiffin will replace the wiper blade arms for free and notify owners to schedule service.
- Brake pedal malfunction duplicate. Another recall notification related to Recall 11V452000 was issued to owners for follow-up repairs on adjustable brake pedals prone to loosening and impeding braking performance.
Owners facing recurring safety defects or unresolved recall repairs on the 2007 TIFFIN PHAETON should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Persistent repair issues potentially impact vehicle safety and reliability, making legal guidance advisable.
2007 TIFFIN PHAETON Summary
2007
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
25711
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 TIFFIN PHAETON
10351 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
Risk: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 TIFFIN PHAETON
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.
2007 TIFFIN PHAETON
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.
2007 TIFFIN PHAETON
2717 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
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.