2011 TIFFIN ZEPHYR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 TIFFIN ZEPHYR has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems addressed in recalls such as cruise control, exterior lighting, fire extinguishers, and windshield wipers.
There are five recalls affecting various systems including the cruise control, exterior lighting, wiring and fuses, fire extinguishers, and windshield wipers. The recalls cover potential safety hazards such as unintended acceleration, fire risk, equipment failure, and visibility impairment.
Recalls- Cruise control. NHTSA recall 12V071000 affects 181 vehicles. The electronic control module may fail to cancel cruise control when the brake is applied, and the vehicle speed may unintentionally increase after setting cruise control. The risk is reduced driver control and increased crash risk. Repairs are free of charge.
- LED clearance lights. NHTSA recall 14V271000 involves 4414 vehicles. Moisture intrusion in LED clearance lights creates shorts in the circuit board, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install one amp inline fuses in front and rear circuits at no cost.
- Electrical fuses and circuits. Part of recall 14V271000 affecting 4414 vehicles, the wiring and fuses related to LED clearance lights may short due to moisture. The fix is installation of one amp inline fuses to prevent fire hazards, provided free by dealers.
- Fire extinguishers. NHTSA recall 17V841000 covers 36,005 vehicles. Kidde plastic-handle or push button extinguishers may clog or require excess force to discharge, or the nozzle may detach, potentially causing injury and unusable extinguishers. Owners will be notified and receive free replacements from Kidde.
- Windshield wipers. NHTSA recall 16V532000 affects 10,351 vehicles. The wiper arms may break off, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace wiper blade arms free of charge.
Owners of the 2011 TIFFIN ZEPHYR dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal assistance may help in navigating possible claims related to these concerns.
2011 TIFFIN ZEPHYR Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
50951
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 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.
2011 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.
2011 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.
2011 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.