2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
The 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Steering (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR, potentially affecting up to 36,199 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 12V048000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 13 vehicles affected
Defect: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, 2012, AND 2013 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS PHAETON AND ZEPHYR, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN...
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy: TIFFINS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR TIFFINS AT 256-356-8661.
View full details →Recall 12V071000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 181 vehicles affected
Defect: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 BUS, AS WELL AS CERTAIN 2009-2011 AND 2013 ZEPHYR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, PART NUMBER 2791-NN2E-001 OR 2791-NN2E-002. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT CANCEL. ADDITIONALLY, THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT, MODERATE INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHES ITS GOVERNED SPEED...
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF EITHER THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO CANCEL THE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING THE BRAKE OR THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASES AND THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE INCREASED SPEED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SLIDE OUT SECTION INDEPENDENTLY OPENED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 11/14/13*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS SENT TO THE FACTORY THREE(3) TIMES AND NONE OF THE REPAIRS WERE FIXED. UPDATED 11/25/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SLIDE OUT SECTION INDEPENDENTLY OPENED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 11/14/13*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS SENT TO THE FACTORY THREE(3) TIMES AND NONE OF THE REPAIRS WERE FIXED. UPDATED 11/25/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SLIDE OUT SECTION INDEPENDENTLY OPENED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 11/14/13*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS SENT TO THE FACTORY THREE(3) TIMES AND NONE OF THE REPAIRS WERE FIXED. UPDATED 11/25/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SLIDE OUT SECTION INDEPENDENTLY OPENED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 11/14/13*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS SENT TO THE FACTORY THREE(3) TIMES AND NONE OF THE REPAIRS WERE FIXED. UPDATED 11/25/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SLIDE OUT SECTION INDEPENDENTLY OPENED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 11/14/13*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS SENT TO THE FACTORY THREE(3) TIMES AND NONE OF THE REPAIRS WERE FIXED. UPDATED 11/25/2013 *JS
Safety Rating for the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TIFFIN ZEPHYR
- 2008 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 1 complaint
- 2009 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2010 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2011 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2012 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR (current)
- 2014 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2015 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2017 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 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