2019 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 2019 TIFFIN BUS
The 2019 TIFFIN BUS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, VISIBILITY/WIPER, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 TIFFIN BUS
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2019 TIFFIN BUS, potentially affecting up to 7,996 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 20V433000 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
| 643 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: The wipers may stop working during inclement weather, causing limited visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V433000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
| 643 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: The wipers may stop working during inclement weather, causing limited visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2019 TIFFIN BUS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 TIFFIN BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEF head failure at 7,000 miles. Engine derated on highway, went into limp mode.
Safety Rating for the 2019 TIFFIN BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 TIFFIN BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 TIFFIN BUS
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 TIFFIN BUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-59 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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...
SB-59 — EQUIPMENT
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...
SB-59 — STRUCTURE:BODY
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...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 TIFFIN BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TIFFIN BUS
- 2014 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2015 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2016 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2017 TIFFIN BUS — 0 complaints
- 2018 TIFFIN BUS — 1 complaint
- 2019 TIFFIN BUS (current)
- 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