2018 Tiffin Bus problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
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.
Electrical System 2019-03-22 · campaign 19V228000 · 2,289 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes. The alternating current electrical wires may have been improperly secured in the Energy Management Module, causing increased electrical resistance.
Risk: The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and make sure the wires are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-111.
Structure:body:door 2018-05-25 · campaign 18V341000 · 1,223 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-110.
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 (7)
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.
Electrical System 2021-10-08 · CSA-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2020-01-15 · TIFF 12-2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is the possibility the water filter housing is installed incorrectly. if a motorhome has the water filter housing installed incorrectly, there is the possibility of excess air in the water lines.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2018-02-27 · SB-58 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain 2018 buses, the fuel tank sending unit port was incorrectly located. this location causes the fuel gauge to read incorrectly, showing less fuel than is actually in the tank. the tank will read empty when it is still 1/4 of the way full. the repair will consist of removing the existing f
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2018-01-25 · SB-57 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is the possibility that the inverter may stop charging the house batteries after one charging sequence even with the motorhome plugged into shore power. this could lead to the house batteries not charging while plugged into shore power. to repair this, the multiplex system program needs to h
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2018-01-25 · SB-56 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is the possibility that the merge solenoid may not connect the chassis batteries to the house batteries when the engine is running. this would accur when the house battery voltage is too low. this could cause the house batteries not to charge while the engine is running and the house battery
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What owners report
2018-10-07 · Unknown Or Other“when you select reverse on the drive panel, the rear view camera does not come on. the rear view camera does not come on with ignition key turned on. the rear view camera only comes on when the radio switch on on. note the rear view camera display is seperate from the radio display. rear display is a 5 inch display and the radio is a 7 inch displ…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.