2019 Tiffin Bus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2020-07-28 · campaign 20V433000 · 643 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Tiffin Bus and 2018-2020 Zephyr motorhomes. The windshield wipers may not work due to the control module being improperly wired.
Risk: The wipers may stop working during inclement weather, causing limited visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the control module, correcting the wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. 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.
Service bulletins (4)
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: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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2019-02-28 · SB-59 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain 2019 buses, there is a possibility that the spoiler on the rear cap may not be securely fastened. if the spoiler is not secured it may come off. we orginally had 96 in this service bulletin. tiffin made production start gluing these in our production line at the time of the service bull
Structure:body 2018-11-01 · SB-59 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain 2019 buses, there is a possibility that the spoiler on the rear cap may not be sdcurely fastened. if the sopiler is not secured it may become off. we noticed it when it happened in transit to our paint shop about 5 miles away. to our knowledge, only two have come off after sale to custo
What owners report
2021-06-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“def head failure at 7,000 miles. engine derated on highway, went into limp mode.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.