Tiffin Breeze problems & recalls

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 tiffin allegro red, allegro open road, breeze, bus, phaeton, and zephyr motorhomes. the entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.

Risk: If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2018. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-110.

Problem: 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://s

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 5, 2018. owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. owners may also contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 breeze motorhomes manufactured july 7, 2015, to june 14, 2016. the affected vehicles have air compressors attached to the engine that may fail due to debris from manufacturing being left in the air intake tube.

Risk: Failure of the air compressor may result in the inability to maintain air pressure while driving which would cause the parking brake to set unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and cummins certified technicians will inspect the air compressor for debris. engines with no damage will have a new air intake tube installed. engines with foreign material damage will be repaired by a cummins certified technician, and have the air intake tube, charge air cooler, and air filter replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall bega

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 breeze motorhomes manufactured september 5, 2013, to september 30, 2015. the affected assemblies may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.

Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2015. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2014 breeze motorhomes. the affected vehicles may be equipped with a steering knuckle that may fracture.

Risk: If the steering knuckle fails while the motorhome is being driven, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealer representatives will come to where the motorhome is parked, looking for any steering knuckle in the affected production lot. if the the motorhome has one the the subject steering knuckles, the vehicle will be towed to the dealer and the knuckle will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began march 12, 2015. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1

Problem: 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.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2014. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 breeze and allegro motorhomes. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Risk: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began june 24, 2013. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.