2021 Tiffin Phaeton problems, complaints & recalls

2021 Tiffin Phaeton recalls (7)

• Recall 22V511000Jul 20, 20221,323 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

  Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Allegro, Red 340, 2021-2022 Phaeton, Breeze, Allegro Red 360, and 2022 Bay motorhomes. The output line on the LPG tanks may not connect properly to the service valve, which can cause a propane leak.

  Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-124.

• Recall 21V680000Nov 5, 202110,409 vehicles
  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.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.

• Recall 21V783000Oct 7, 2021111 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

  Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Phaeton recreational vehicles. During manufacturing, an electrical outlet was not installed as intended, resulting in an open electrical wire inside the wall.

  Risk: An open electrical wire can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install an outlet on the wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-119.

• Recall 21V545000Jul 20, 2021330 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Allegro Bus and Phaeton motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and remote filter head.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-117.

• Recall 21V306000Apr 30, 20213,198 vehicles
  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.

  Remedy: Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads , and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

• Recall 21V265000Apr 15, 2021215 vehicles
  STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

  Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton motorhomes, equipped with a roof mounted passenger side awning. A roof mounted body panel may have been improperly attached to the roof.

  Risk: The roof mounted body panel may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, properly adhere the body panel, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-115.

• Recall 21V193000Mar 18, 202137 vehicles
  TIRES:VALVE

  Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton recreational vehicles. The valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to contact the wheel.

  Risk: If the valve stem extender rubs on the wheel, it can cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stem stabilizer, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-114.

Recent 2021 Tiffin Phaeton complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Feb 14, 2024FLBody & Structure

   The electric step on our coach broken on the road with the gear box issue and get loose , it is very dangerous to run with the electric step open to get people injured and also for the people that disembarked from the motor home, we feel that electrical step should have a safety when it is close .

   NHTSA complaint #11572012 · source
2. Filed Dec 8, 20216,000 miFLElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2021 Tiffin Phaeton Motorhome. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the instrument cluster went black and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with loose wiring. The dealer repaired the vehicle on six separate occasions; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11443131 · source
3. Filed Nov 16, 20202,752 miIDOther / UnknownSeats & Seat BeltsVisibility & Wipers

   Upon purchasing this 2021 tiffin phaeton rv, i realized the "a pillars" caused mirror and visual obstruction. Initially believing it was a mirror adjustment, i learned that the driver seat was not centered on the steering wheel / dashboard and it was positioned to the left approx. 2"-3". Not only does this prevent a clear view to the mirrors, but it causes "pedal confusion" and could result in a catastrophic collision resulting in a fatal(s) the distance between the gas and…

   NHTSA complaint #11374914 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology