2009 TIFFIN ZEPHYR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 TIFFIN ZEPHYR has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to system recalls rather than specific defect complaints.
There are six recalls addressing different systems in the vehicle, mainly focusing on safety and electrical components.
Recalls- Refrigerator fire risk. Recall 10V585000 affects 2717 vehicles due to Norcold refrigerators with sensors that may fail to shut off power during high temperatures. This can cause fires from hydrogen gas leaks. Owners receive free repairs through Norcold dealers.
- Cruise control malfunction. Recall 12V071000 covers 181 vehicles with defects in the electronic control module. The cruise control may not cancel when braking, risking speed increase and loss of vehicle control. Repairs are provided free of charge.
- Clearance light short circuit. Recall 14V271000 involves 4414 vehicles with moisture entering LED clearance lights, causing circuit shorts that increase fire risk. Dealers add inline fuses to the circuits at no cost to owners.
- Fuse installation for lighting. Also part of recall 14V271000, the same 4414 vehicles have related electrical system wiring issues corrected by installing a one amp inline fuse to prevent fire hazards. The repair is free.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V841000 affects 36005 vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach, preventing proper discharge and risking injury during a fire. Owners are contacted for free replacements from Kidde.
- Windshield wiper arm failure. Recall 16V532000 covers 10351 vehicles where wiper arms may break, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers replace defective arms at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help determine eligibility for protection under these laws.
2009 TIFFIN ZEPHYR Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
53668
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
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 ZEPHYR
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.
2009 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
4414 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Risk: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
2009 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
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 ZEPHYR
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.