2018 TIFFIN BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 TIFFIN BUS
The 2018 TIFFIN BUS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 TIFFIN BUS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 TIFFIN BUS, potentially affecting up to 42,715 vehicles.
Recall 21V306000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 3,198 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V228000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 2,289 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V341000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 1,223 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V841000 — EQUIPMENT
| 36,005 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 TIFFIN BUS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 TIFFIN BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 DISPLAY.
Safety Rating for the 2018 TIFFIN BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 TIFFIN BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 TIFFIN BUS
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 TIFFIN BUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TIFF 12-2019 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
SB-58 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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...
SB-56 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 TIFFIN BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TIFFIN BUS
- 2013 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2014 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2015 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2016 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2017 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2018 TIFFIN BUS (current)
- 2019 TIFFIN BUS — 1 complaint
- 2020 TIFFIN BUS — 1 complaint
- 2021 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
Other TIFFIN Models
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 207 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD — 56 total complaints
- TIFFIN PHAETON — 55 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY — 35 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 32 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 27 total complaints
- TIFFIN WAYFARER — 27 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO BREEZE — 12 total complaints