2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
The 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Recalls for the 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR, potentially affecting up to 52,400 vehicles.
Recall 23V643000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 1,188 vehicles affected
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2016-2024 Allegro Bus, and 2017-2024 Zephyr motorhomes. The 240-Volt induction cooktop may not be grounded, which can create an electrical shock hazard if the wires short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical shock can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a ground for the metal junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-133.
View full details →Recall 21V680000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
| 10,409 vehicles affected
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
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 →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 ZEPHYR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR.
Safety Rating for the 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TIFFIN ZEPHYR
- 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 6 complaints
- 2014 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2015 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2017 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2018 TIFFIN ZEPHYR (current)
- 2019 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2020 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2021 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2022 TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 0 complaints
- 2023 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