2001 Tiffin BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BUS years
- Not enough data 1st of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Tiffin BUS. That is the most of any BUS model year in the database (25 years). The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,356 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Tiffin BUS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 100% | 10,356 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Tiffin BUS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Am-safe notified tiffin's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On 9/28, i had sidewall blow out on motor home.xrv235/80r22.5 and on 10/29 1200 miles later had the same thing happen causing damage of 705 dollars to fierglass fender. Both tires carried man pressure according to sidewall of 100psi. I talked to a mich rep and she sounded up beat about taking care…
Michelin tire 255x70x22.5 xrv 2nd failure in 3 weeks miles on tire- 10,302. Inside dual passengers side date 10 aug 04. *ak
Michelin tire 255x70x22.5 xrv first failure with 9856 miles on tire inside dual drivers side. *ak
Other Tiffin BUS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 BUS | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 BUS | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 BUS | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 BUS | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 BUS | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 BUS | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 BUS | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 BUS | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 BUS | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 BUS | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 BUS | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Tiffin BUS?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Tiffin BUS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Tiffin BUS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BUS model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.