Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: TIF-116
Recall Date: Apr 30, 2021
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2017
Consumer Complaints
2 ComplaintsTiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
AT 23000 MILES MY RIGHT OUTER DUEL MICHELIN TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I77. ENDED UP GETTING OFF HIGHWAY AND INTO A PLAZA WHERE ROAD SERVICE REPLACED THE TIRE.IT HAD A ZIPPER RIP IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES STILL HAVE 9/16" TREAD,WERE LOADED WITH105# AIR PRESSURE ACCORDING TO WEIGHT AND MICHELINS CHARTS.TIRES WERE ALWAYS COVERED WHEN NOT TRAVELING (TO PROTECT FROM UVRAYS,)THEY HAD TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM THAT SHOWED NORMAL PRESSURE AND TEMP.TIRES ARE MICHELIN 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY 16 PLY H RATING WITH DATE CODE OF 3316.MICHELIN REP (ALVIN) TELLS ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL THAT HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS.RODA SERVICE HAD TO PUT ON A COOPER 295/75R22.5 TIRE AS NO MICHELINS WERE AVAIL.NOW I'M OUT $900.00 FOR A BLOWOUT ON A MICHELIN 4 YEAR OLD TIRE
Corrective Action:
AT 23000 MILES MY RIGHT OUTER DUEL MICHELIN TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I77. ENDED UP GETTING OFF HIGHWAY AND INTO A PLAZA WHERE ROAD SERVICE REPLACED THE TIRE.IT HAD A ZIPPER RIP IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES STILL HAVE 9/16" TREAD,WERE LOADED WITH105# AIR PRESSURE ACCORDING TO WEIGHT AND MICHELINS CHARTS.TIRES WERE ALWAYS COVERED WHEN NOT TRAVELING (TO PROTECT FROM UVRAYS,)THEY HAD TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM THAT SHOWED NORMAL PRESSURE AND TEMP.TIRES ARE MICHELIN 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY 16 PLY H RATING WITH DATE CODE OF 3316.MICHELIN REP (ALVIN) TELLS ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL THAT HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS.RODA SERVICE HAD TO PUT ON A COOPER 295/75R22.5 TIRE AS NO MICHELINS WERE AVAIL.NOW I'M OUT $900.00 FOR A BLOWOUT ON A MICHELIN 4 YEAR OLD TIRE
Additional Notes:
AT 23000 MILES MY RIGHT OUTER DUEL MICHELIN TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I77. ENDED UP GETTING OFF HIGHWAY AND INTO A PLAZA WHERE ROAD SERVICE REPLACED THE TIRE.IT HAD A ZIPPER RIP IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES STILL HAVE 9/16" TREAD,WERE LOADED WITH105# AIR PRESSURE ACCORDING TO WEIGHT AND MICHELINS CHARTS.TIRES WERE ALWAYS COVERED WHEN NOT TRAVELING (TO PROTECT FROM UVRAYS,)THEY HAD TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM THAT SHOWED NORMAL PRESSURE AND TEMP.TIRES ARE MICHELIN 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY 16 PLY H RATING WITH DATE CODE OF 3316.MICHELIN REP (ALVIN) TELLS ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL THAT HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS.RODA SERVICE HAD TO PUT ON A COOPER 295/75R22.5 TIRE AS NO MICHELINS WERE AVAIL.NOW I'M OUT $900.00 FOR A BLOWOUT ON A MICHELIN 4 YEAR OLD TIRE
Mfg Campaign: 11373104
Recall Date: Nov 5, 2020
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Defect Description:
TIRES
Potential Consequences:
AT 23000 MILES MY RIGHT OUTER DUEL MICHELIN TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I77. ENDED UP GETTING OFF HIGHWAY AND INTO A PLAZA WHERE ROAD SERVICE REPLACED THE TIRE.IT HAD A ZIPPER RIP IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES STILL HAVE 9/16" TREAD,WERE LOADED WITH105# AIR PRESSURE ACCORDING TO WEIGHT AND MICHELINS CHARTS.TIRES WERE ALWAYS COVERED WHEN NOT TRAVELING (TO PROTECT FROM UVRAYS,)THEY HAD TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM THAT SHOWED NORMAL PRESSURE AND TEMP.TIRES ARE MICHELIN 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY 16 PLY H RATING WITH DATE CODE OF 3316.MICHELIN REP (ALVIN) TELLS ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL THAT HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS.RODA SERVICE HAD TO PUT ON A COOPER 295/75R22.5 TIRE AS NO MICHELINS WERE AVAIL.NOW I'M OUT $900.00 FOR A BLOWOUT ON A MICHELIN 4 YEAR OLD TIRE
Corrective Action:
AT 23000 MILES MY RIGHT OUTER DUEL MICHELIN TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I77. ENDED UP GETTING OFF HIGHWAY AND INTO A PLAZA WHERE ROAD SERVICE REPLACED THE TIRE.IT HAD A ZIPPER RIP IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES STILL HAVE 9/16" TREAD,WERE LOADED WITH105# AIR PRESSURE ACCORDING TO WEIGHT AND MICHELINS CHARTS.TIRES WERE ALWAYS COVERED WHEN NOT TRAVELING (TO PROTECT FROM UVRAYS,)THEY HAD TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM THAT SHOWED NORMAL PRESSURE AND TEMP.TIRES ARE MICHELIN 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY 16 PLY H RATING WITH DATE CODE OF 3316.MICHELIN REP (ALVIN) TELLS ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL THAT HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS.RODA SERVICE HAD TO PUT ON A COOPER 295/75R22.5 TIRE AS NO MICHELINS WERE AVAIL.NOW I'M OUT $900.00 FOR A BLOWOUT ON A MICHELIN 4 YEAR OLD TIRE
Additional Notes:
AT 23000 MILES MY RIGHT OUTER DUEL MICHELIN TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I77. ENDED UP GETTING OFF HIGHWAY AND INTO A PLAZA WHERE ROAD SERVICE REPLACED THE TIRE.IT HAD A ZIPPER RIP IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES STILL HAVE 9/16" TREAD,WERE LOADED WITH105# AIR PRESSURE ACCORDING TO WEIGHT AND MICHELINS CHARTS.TIRES WERE ALWAYS COVERED WHEN NOT TRAVELING (TO PROTECT FROM UVRAYS,)THEY HAD TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM THAT SHOWED NORMAL PRESSURE AND TEMP.TIRES ARE MICHELIN 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY 16 PLY H RATING WITH DATE CODE OF 3316.MICHELIN REP (ALVIN) TELLS ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL THAT HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS.RODA SERVICE HAD TO PUT ON A COOPER 295/75R22.5 TIRE AS NO MICHELINS WERE AVAIL.NOW I'M OUT $900.00 FOR A BLOWOUT ON A MICHELIN 4 YEAR OLD TIRE
Mfg Campaign: 11373104
Recall Date: Nov 5, 2020
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