2018 TIFFIN PHAETON Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 TIFFIN PHAETON has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report electrical and safety-related defects through recalls. Issues involve electrical wiring, seat belt anchorage, fuel system leaks, fire extinguishers, and door assembly problems.
The five recalls involve multiple vehicle systems and affect thousands of vehicles. The defects mostly pertain to fire risk, passenger safety restraints, and vehicle structure integrity.
Recalls- Electrical system. Recall 19V228000 affects 2,289 vehicles. Electrical wires in the Energy Management Module may be improperly secured, increasing resistance and overheating risk leading to fire. Dealers will inspect and secure wires free of charge.
- Seat belts. Recall 21V680000 covers 10,409 vehicles. Sofa seat belts may be installed incorrectly, risking unsecured passengers in crashes. Dealers will inspect and repair seat belts at no cost.
- Fuel system. Recall 21V306000 involves 3,198 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly causing high pressure fuel rail leaks. A fuel leak near ignition sources increases fire risk. Inspections and replacements are free of charge.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V841000 affects 36,005 vehicles. Certain Kidde plastic-handle extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to activate and could detach nozzles causing injury or failure during fire emergencies. Owners will receive replacements free from Kidde.
- Door assembly. Recall 18V341000 includes 1,223 vehicles. The entry door may open while driving due to improper assembly, risking occupant injury. Dealers will fix the door lock mechanism free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney is recommended for unresolved recall issues or ongoing malfunctions.
2018 TIFFIN PHAETON Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
53124
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 TIFFIN PHAETON
3198 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 TIFFIN PHAETON
10409 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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."
Risk: Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 TIFFIN PHAETON
2289 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes. The alternating current electrical wires may have been improperly secured in the Energy Management Module, causing increased electrical resistance.
Risk: The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
2018 TIFFIN PHAETON
1223 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
2018 TIFFIN PHAETON
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.