NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2021 Tiffin Phaeton, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TIFFIN PHAETON.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2022-07-20. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-11-05. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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 As (excerpt)
Consequence: Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-10-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-07-20. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-04-30. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-04-15. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-03-18. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
8 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| TIRES | 3 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
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| WHEELS | 1 |
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11023312
Date: 2025-09-08. Type: Other. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Tiffin sent out an addendum to be added to Owner's Manuals that states, "Tiffin Motorhomes recommends that all diesel units be refueled using standard automotive-grade diesel fuel pumps, rather than high-flow commercial truck stop pumps. The fuel delivery rate from commercial truck stop pumps is oft
11019966
Date: 2025-06-09. Type: Other. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Stopped using the lights we had been using due to expense. Replaced with these, but these new lights have to be wired in instead of just clicking in. These are the instructions to wire in.
10253713
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Faulty DEF sensors that due to shortage were not replaced. Instead engine software was temporarily modified to account for continued operation with a faulty sensor until replacement sensors were available. This campaign will install an engine control module calibration as well as confirm and/or in
10216869
Date: 2022-07-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain model years 2017-2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS vehicles manufactured December 15, 2015, through July 22, 2021. The tire pressure m
10210971
Date: 2022-04-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, TIRES.
FCCC XC Valor Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Daimler states that on certain vehicles and under certain circumstances, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may display incorrect information such as maximum temperature and tire pressure, and /or a message that the tries are under or o
10208782
Date: 2022-02-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES, WHEELS.
Tiffin Motorhomes was notified by Daimler Trucks North America on behalf of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation of a defect that exists on specific model year 2017 - 2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis X-Line chassis manufactured February 20, 2017 through November 18, 2021 that are equipped with a
10207107
Date: 2022-02-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Tiffin mailed out a Customer Service Advisory on a Daimler Field Service Campaign (SF637) as a curtesy. The subject is FCCC Viper Low Voltage Display.
10199948
Date: 2021-08-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Customer Service Advisory for Cummins Recall #21E032 and Freightliner Recall #21V-326 for High Pressure Fuel Rail - Freightliner chassis units built on by Tiffin.