2015 TIFFIN PHAETON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON
The 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON, potentially affecting up to 51,198 vehicles.
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 →Recall 15V880000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 14,889 vehicles affected
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 15V297000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 304 vehicles affected
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.(Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015 Allegro Red 36 QSA, Allegro Red 38 QBA, Phaeton 40 QBH, and Phaeton 40 QKH motorhomes manufactured April 22, 2014, to May 8, 2015. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the slide-out controller and cause the "switch out" connection to short, and cause the motorhome slide-out section to extend while...
Consequence: If the slide-out opens during transit, there is an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay to disconnect the power source of the slide-out, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
CUMMINS INC. ISSUED A FIELD ACTION, ATC1747 TO PREVENT PRESSURIZED ENGINE FUEL LEAKS. WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CUMMINS DATED JULY 28 2016 STRONGLY ENCOURAGING CUMMINS COMPLIMENTARY INSTALLATION OF FUEL SUPPLY LINE ISOLATORS ON #1 AND #6 FUEL INJECTORS. CUMMINS IS NOW SAYING THAT WE DIDN'T ACT ON THE OFFER QUICKLY ENOUGH AND THEY'VE RETRACTED THEIR OFFER TO INSTALL THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE ISOLATORS AT NO CHARGE. OUR RV ENGINE IS STILL UNDER CUMMINS FACTORY WARRANTY WITH ONLY 5,000 MILES, AND WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A SERIOUS PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM LEAK AT THE FUEL INJECTORS, THAT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. WE WANT CUMMINS TO INSTALL THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE ISOLATORS TO PREVENT A FIRE IN OUR RV ENGINE, WHILE THE ENGINE IS UNDER WARRANTY.
DRIVING WEST ON INTERSTATE 80 IN PENNSYLVANIA RAN OVER A SEVERE POTHOLE THEN WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING AREA NOTICED A LOUD AIR LEAK FROM THE REAR WHICH RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. READ THAT OTHERS HAD THIS ISSUE ON THE SAME VEHICLE AND AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE IF THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 65PSI THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A SUDDEN STOP ENDANGERING OCCUPANTS AND PEOPLE/PROPERTY SURROUNDING THE INCIDENT. THE FOLLOWING IS FROM AN INTERNET FORUM ALERTING OTHER TO THE HAZARD "AFTER CALLING FREIGHTLINER DIRECTLY THEY ADMITTED THEY SPEC'ED THE WRONG AIRBAGS ON THE REAR! SO HOPEFULLY YOUR DEALER REPLACE BOTH SIDES WITH A NEW PART LOC# W0711F021 I THINK IS THE RIGHT NUMBER I HAVE THE TAG BUT IT HAS ABOUT 5 DIFFERENT #'S ON IT! " TIFFIN MOTOR HOME SERIAL NUMBER: 40AH0099652159291 PLEASE HELP, THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-48 — EQUIPMENT
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. INFORMATION PROVIDED ON INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING LOCK WASHERS FOR HOUSE BATTERY DISCONNECT SOLENOID. MODEL 2016 ALLEGRO RED, PHAETON AND ALLEGRO BUSSES. *PE
SB-44 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME 2015 PHAETONS AND ALLEGRO BUSES UPGRADING WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS INSTALLED ON 2015 PHAETONS AND ALLEGRO BUSES. *TA
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TIFFIN PHAETON
- 2010 TIFFIN PHAETON — 3 complaints
- 2011 TIFFIN PHAETON — 5 complaints
- 2012 TIFFIN PHAETON — 2 complaints
- 2013 TIFFIN PHAETON — 0 complaints
- 2014 TIFFIN PHAETON — 4 complaints
- 2015 TIFFIN PHAETON (current)
- 2016 TIFFIN PHAETON — 1 complaint
- 2017 TIFFIN PHAETON — 2 complaints
- 2018 TIFFIN PHAETON — 3 complaints
- 2019 TIFFIN PHAETON — 3 complaints
- 2020 TIFFIN PHAETON — 2 complaints
Other TIFFIN Models
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 207 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD — 56 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
- TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 10 total complaints