2014 Tiffin Phaeton problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Tiffin Phaeton.
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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Tiffin recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Tiffin
Equipment #15V880000 · 2015 · 14,889 units
Problem: Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured may 1, 2007, to december 31, 2014, equipped with certain coachstep double and triple electric steps. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the coachstep linkage assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. the recall began on ferbuary 10, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
Equipment #17V841000 · 2017 · 36,005 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Tiffin Phaeton have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Tiffin for the 2014 Phaeton. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2014 Tiffin Phaeton problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is fuel/propulsion system.