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2022 Tiffin Phaeton problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Tiffin Phaeton.

9Tiffin recalls
6owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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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

Fuel System, Diesel #21V545000 · 2021 · 330 units

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical System #21V783000 · 2021 · 111 units

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Seat Belts #21V680000 · 2021 · 10,409 units

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Equipment #22V511000 · 2022 · 1,323 units

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical System #22V589000 · 2022 · 315 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2022 zephyr, 2022-2023 phaeton, allegro breeze and allegro bus motorhomes equipped with a powerglide chassis. the chassis fuse can overheat while the motorhome is in motion, possibly causing the dash display to go blank and the engine to stall.

Risk: An engine that shuts down unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective fuse, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 31, 2022. owners may contact tiffin's customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-126.

Equipment #22V814000 · 2022 · 295 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2023 allegro bay, breeze, phaeton, red 360, 2023 allegro and red 340 motorhomes. the fitting on the non-leaching hose connected to the lpg regulator may leak at the swivel joint.

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

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the lpg hose, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 11, 2022. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-127.

Electrical System #23V406000 · 2023 · 450 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2023 phaeton, allegro bus, and zephyr motorhomes built on powerglide chassis. a fuse will trip during an a/c compressor failure, causing a loss of power to the chassis.

Risk: Loss of power to the chassis can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the chassis controller, and install a harness and inline fuse as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 20, 2023. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-131.

Seats #24V036000 · 2024 · 507 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2022 allegro bus, phaeton, allegro red 360, and zephyr motorhomes. the pedestal mounting plate on the driver's seat may be improperly welded, which can cause the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach.

Risk: A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 22, 2024. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-135.

Electrical System #24V566000 · 2024 · 679 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2025 phaeton, allegro bus, and zephyr motorhomes. the powerglide chassis controller may have insufficient circuit protection, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.

Risk: An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install circuit protection, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 13, 2024. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-141.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Seat Belts1
Wheels1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Components named in 6 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2022 Tiffin Phaeton have recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls filed by Tiffin for the 2022 Phaeton. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2022 Tiffin Phaeton problems?

In 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is seat belts.