2017 Tiffin Phaeton problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2021-04-30 · campaign 21V306000 · 3,198 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads , and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
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.
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-04-19 · CSA-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
faulty def sensors that due to shortage were not replaced. instead engine software was temporarily modified to account for continued operation with a faulty sensor until replacement sensors were available. this campaign will install an engine control module calibration as well as confirm and/or in
Wheels 2022-02-04 · CSA-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes was notified by daimler trucks north america on behalf of freightliner custom chassis corporation of a defect that exists on specific model year 2017 - 2022 freightliner custom chassis x-line chassis manufactured february 20, 2017 through november 18, 2021 that are equipped with a
Electrical System 2021-10-08 · CSA-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fccc motorhome chassis rear pdmâs fl-856
Fuel System, Diesel 2021-08-04 · CSA-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer service advisory for cummins recall #21e032 and freightliner recall #21v-326 for high pressure fuel rail - freightliner chassis units built on by tiffin.
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.
What owners report
2020-11-05 · Wheels · 23,000 mi“at 23000 miles my right outer duel michelin tire blew while traveling at 60 mph on i77. ended up getting off highway and into a plaza where road service replaced the tire.it had a zipper rip in the sidewall tires still have 9/16" tread,were loaded with105# air pressure according to weight and michelins charts.tires were always covered when not tra…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.