Recall 19V228000: 2018–2019 Tiffin Bus, 2018–2019 Tiffin Phaeton, 2018–2019 Tiffin Zephyr
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 22, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 2,289
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and make sure the wires are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-111.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Tiffin Bus
- 2019 Tiffin Bus
- 2018 Tiffin Phaeton
- 2019 Tiffin Phaeton
- 2018 Tiffin Zephyr
- 2019 Tiffin Zephyr
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V228000
- Manufacturer campaign
- TIFF-111
- Manufacturer
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 15, 2019
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology