2012 Tiffin Phaeton: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2012 Tiffin Phaeton. The newest campaign is 17V841000. NHTSA received the report on 22 Dec 2017. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 17V841000, in the NHTSA record
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 on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
7 campaigns, newest first. 51,233 units in total.
- 17V841000Equipment
- 17V121000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
- 15V880000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- 15V612000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
- 12V228000Service Brakes, Air
- 12V048000Engine and Engine Cooling
- 11V416000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
17V841000Received . 36,005 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Report filed by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
17V121000Received . 35 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH, built on PowerGlide chassis. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tiffin will notify owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for the recall is TIF-106.
Report filed by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number TIF-106. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V880000Received . 14,889 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 position and may become unstable.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
Report filed by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V612000Received . 140 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes built on Powerglide chassis with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH manufactured July 1, 2010, to August 1, 2011. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will change the configuration of the exhaust to provide extra clearance between it and the floor, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Note: Although these vehicles may have been previously repaired for this condition under recall number 11V-416, it is important that the affected vehicles receive the revised remedy of this recall.
Report filed by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12V228000Received . 2 units.
Service Brakes, Air
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling two model year 2012 phaeton recreational vehicles built on a spartan chassis and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, “air brake systems” because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The park brake may not be sufficient to hold the vehicle in place. Accordingly, the vehicle could roll away and strike and injure a bystander or cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The affected vehicles have not been sold yet and tiffin has notified the dealers that are in possession of the vehicles. Spartan dealers will install improved brake chambers prior to sale. Owners may contact tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661.
Report filed by TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC..
12V048000Received . 13 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V416000Received . 149 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 phaeton motorhomes with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth that are built with 2010 EPA-certified engines on powerglide chassis. The exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Melting of the insulation can occur, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will attach a heat shield to the bottom of the floor and an insulating sock or blanket will be wrapped around the exhaust pipe. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2011. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Report filed by TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
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Other model years
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Official channels
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- NHTSA page of the 2012 Tiffin PhaetonThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2012 Tiffin Phaeton: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/tiffin/phaeton/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Tiffin Phaeton?
- 51,233 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Tiffin Phaeton have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns for the Tiffin Phaeton, model years 2000 to 2027. 7 of them name the 2012 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Tiffin Phaeton open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.