Tiffin Phaeton — Electrical
High risk
Jul 30, 2024
Model years: 2023
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the ignition circuit may not have proper circuit protection and could short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. No
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 23, 2024
Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the driver seat base may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat could move or detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat that moves or detac
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Accessories
High risk
Jul 20, 2022
Model years: 2021
On certain motorhomes, the service valve (main shutoff) for the propane tank may be defective. As a result, the connector may not seal properly and could leak propane.
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Breeze, Tiffin Allegro Open Road, Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 19, 2022
Model years: 2021
Under certain conditions, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not display the current tire pressure and temperature on the instrument panel's information center. Instead
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 13, 2022
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work properly
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Wheels
High risk
Dec 10, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain motorhomes, the tire valve stem extensions for the inner wheels may get damaged by contact with the outer wheels. If this happens, the inner tire could lose air pressure
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 1, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain motorhomes, the seat belts on the sofas may not be properly installed. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash.
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Breeze, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Allegro Open Road, Tiffin Allegro Red, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Engine
High risk
Jul 20, 2021
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain motorhomes, the hoses between the fuel pump and remote fuel filter may be defective and could leak.
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Fuel System
High risk
May 4, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain motorhomes, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak.
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Wheels
High risk
Oct 29, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain motorhomes, the tire valve stem extensions for the inner wheels may get damaged by contact with the outer wheels. If this happens, the inner tire could lose air pressure
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 3, 2020
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work properly
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Electrical
High risk
Mar 26, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
Loose connections on the Energy Management Module could cause the wiring to overheat. This module is located in the rear of the motorhome.
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Brakes
High risk
Sep 5, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper b
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Structure
High risk
May 25, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain motorhomes, the latch on the entry door may not engage properly. This could allow the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is in transit, which could increase the
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Breeze, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Allegro Open Road, Tiffin Allegro Red, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Steering
High risk
May 2, 2018
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles built on a Freightliner XBR chassis, a rubber-coated braided power steering hose may have inadequate clearance to the starter power stud due to incorrect routin
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Accessories
High risk
Jan 24, 2018
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate
Also affects: Tiffin Zephyr, Tiffin Allegro Red, Tiffin Allegro Bay, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Allegro Breeze
Tiffin Phaeton — Structure
High risk
Mar 22, 2017
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles built on a Powerglide chassis, insufficient clearance exists between the exhaust pipe and the floor. This could cause the floor insulation to melt and make the
Tiffin Phaeton — Brakes
High risk
Feb 13, 2017
Model years: 2015
On certain motorhomes equipped with a heavier weight adjustable straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to the motorhome's brake lights and to certain towed devices may no
Tiffin Phaeton — Steering
High risk
Jan 23, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain motorhomes, a rubber coated braided power steering hose may have inadequate clearance to the starter power stud due to incorrect routing. This could cause the power stee
Tiffin Phaeton — Brakes
High risk
Nov 25, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain motorhomes equipped with a heavier weight adjustable offset foot pedal, the brake activation signal to the motorhome’s brake lights and to certain towed devices may not
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Electrical
High risk
Nov 25, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain motorhomes, when the throttle pedal is released, the associated throttle pedal sensor may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to fail to activate as expected. T
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Suspension
High risk
Nov 25, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain motorhomes, the front sway bar mounting bracket may not fit on the axle mounting surface correctly. This could cause the mounting bolts to bend or become loose, which co
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro
Tiffin Phaeton — Visual System
High risk
Aug 8, 2016
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms could break. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver’s ability to
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bay, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Accessories
High risk
Jan 26, 2016
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. Thi
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Allegro Bay
Tiffin Phaeton — Engine
High risk
Nov 24, 2015
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles built on a Powerglide chassis, insufficient clearance exists between the exhaust pipe and the floor. This could cause the floor insulation to melt and make the
Tiffin Phaeton — Accessories
High risk
Jun 2, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain motorhomes, the slide out controller may short due to moisture infiltration. This could allow the slide out compartment to be operated while the vehicle is moving, incre
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Red
Tiffin Phaeton — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 2, 2014
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the clearance lights may not have been adequately sealed at time of manufacture, allowing water ingress. This could cause an electrical short, potentially resu
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Breeze, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Electrical
High risk
Jan 14, 2013
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the connector for the brake and cruise control signal diode jumper assembly may come loose, resulting in a possible intermittent or continuously open circuit.
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Engine
High risk
Feb 21, 2012
Model years: 2011
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particula
Tiffin Phaeton — Engine
High risk
Nov 10, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particula
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro
Tiffin Phaeton — Brakes
High risk
Aug 25, 2011
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain motorhomes, the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen, rotate around its shaft, and swing in front of the accelerator pedal. Should the brake pedal arm contact and engag
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Other
High risk
Aug 15, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Powerglide chassis, the engine exhaust pipe is located too close to the vehicle's floor, allowing heat from the exhaust pipe to melt nearby in
Tiffin Phaeton — Accessories
High risk
Feb 2, 2011
Model years: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Certain refrigerators used in Recreational Vehicles (RVs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high temperatures that could lea
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bay, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Star, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Accessories
High risk
Nov 30, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain motorhomes, the Atwood 35-series range oven, model number beginning with RV1735, RV2135, RA1735, or RA2135, may develop a small crack within the line delivering gas to t
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Allegro
Tiffin Phaeton — Other
High risk
Mar 6, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain motorhomes, after some period of use the trailer hitches may develop stress fractures which could result in hitch separation. Loss of towed unit may cause a crash, resul
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Other
High risk
Mar 2, 2009
Model years: 2004
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bay, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Steering
High risk
Jun 26, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Tiffin Phaeton — Other
High risk
Feb 4, 2008
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Zephyr
Tiffin Phaeton — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 15, 2006
Model years: 2004
On certain motorhomes, the seat belt assemblies fail to meet the strength requirements of CMVSS 209. In the event of a crash, the buckle could release leaving the seat occupant un-
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bay, Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Electrical
High risk
Aug 26, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain motorhomes containing a 50 Amp transfer switch built by Intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs ar
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Other
High risk
Apr 28, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain motorhomes, the cubby for the optional washer/dryer is too large, which could allows the machine to move. In the event of a crash, a vehicle occupant could be injured if
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro Bay, Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 10, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the seat belt assemblies fail to meet the strength requirements of CMVSS 209. In the event of a crash, the buckle could release leaving the seat occupant un-re
Also affects: Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bay, Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Phaeton — Brakes
High risk
Jun 17, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles built on FCCC XC motorhome chassis, in a situation where multiple alarms are active, a Check Engine, Stop Engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority
Also affects: Airstream Land Yacht Xl, Airstream Sky Deck, Alfa Leisure Alpha Gold, Alfa Leisure See Ya!, Coachmen Sport Coach Elite