2004 Tiffin Bus problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2004 Tiffin Bus.
Recalls filed by Tiffin
Seat Belts #04V383000 · 2004 · 1,662 units
Problem: The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Amsafe will replace the buckles. owners should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Equipment #05V268000 · 2005 · 302 units
Problem: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Fix: Tiffin is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Equipment #10V417000 · 2010 · 136 units
Problem: Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 36 lb bay and model year 2003-2004 40 tgp buses equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began on october 4, 2010. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
Equipment #11V082000 · 2011 · 10,683 units
Problem: Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on february 17, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2004 Tiffin Bus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Tiffin for the 2004 Bus. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2004 Tiffin Bus problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.