2005 Tiffin BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BUS years
- Not enough data 6th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Tiffin BUS so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2005 Tiffin BUS recalls (3)
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater
Problem: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Fix: Tiffin is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Amsafe will replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Potential movement of washer/dryer (PE05014) — opened Mar 17, 2005, closed Apr 19, 2005, led to recall 05V145000.
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 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 BUS | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 BUS | 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 2005 Tiffin BUS?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Tiffin BUS?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.