2013 Tiffin Zephyr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment 2017-12-22 · campaign 17V841000 · 36,005 vehicles
Defect: 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 n
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.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 2012-02-24 · campaign 12V071000 · 181 vehicles
Defect: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 BUS, AS WELL AS CERTAIN 2009-2011 AND 2013 ZEPHYR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, PART NUMBER 2791-NN2E-001 OR 2791-NN2E-002. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT CANCEL. ADDITIONALLY, THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT, MODERATE INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHES ITS GOVERNED SPEED AFTER THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF EITHER THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING THE BRAKE OR THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES AND THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE INCREASED SPEED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2012-02-08 · campaign 12V048000 · 13 vehicles
Defect: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, 2012, AND 2013 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS PHAETON AND ZEPHYR, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP
Risk: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Fix: TIFFINS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR TIFFINS AT 256-356-8661.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Exterior Lighting 2025-06-09 · MCD-009 · Other
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-11-10 · Letter to dealer · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. we knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2015-11-24 · SB-36 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. two screws was not installed on the air condition units on the roof. *ta updated 11/24/15. *pe
Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk 2015-07-16 · 16AWG · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rv: instructions on how to install the charge solenoid wiring in a rv or vehicle. *ta
Equipment 2015-06-26 · C85-C86AC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. all tiffin motorhomes will be installing 2 back screws of the c85 and c86 a/c's to the roof of all tiffin motorhomes. *ta.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2014-05-23 · WI-267 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: instructions on how to install and secure all the exhaust pipes on all zephyr vehicles. *ta
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What owners report
2013-10-28 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 2,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 tiffin zephyr. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the slide out section independently opened and caused the vehicle to vibrate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.