2018 Tiffin Phaeton Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 23, 2023 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Phaeton years
Not enough data 5th of 28 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton. That ranks 5th out of 28 Phaeton model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 22,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Tiffin Phaeton problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~22,000 mi
Tires1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling133%22,000——
Tires133%———
Wheels133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012021: 1202112023: 120231

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Tiffin Phaeton recalls (5)

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Seat belts:rear/other:anchorageNov 5, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V680000 · 10,409 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel railApr 30, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V306000 · 3,198 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads , and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Electrical systemMar 22, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V228000 · 2,289 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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 for this recall is TIFF-111.

Structure:body:doorMay 25, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V341000 · 1,223 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.

Fix: 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.

EquipmentDec 22, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V841000 · 36,005 vehicles

Problem: 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

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

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.

tire size 275/80/22.5 Driving down highway 301, driver side steer tire’s side wall blew out with no warning. My motor home made a hard left, luckily no one was in that fast lane. I managed to recover control and started to head to the shoulder of the road. Before I could reach the shoulder the…

Tires · received Mar 23, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11513495

The contact owns a 2018 Tiffin Phaeton RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the dashboard instrument cluster lights suddenly began to flash off and on and the Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF) sensor light remained illuminated before the vehicles decelerated independently to 5…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 3, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11431608

I saw a post on the tiffin rv forum regarding the valve stem stabilizers that freightliner provided on recent rv chassis equipped with a new style rim. I have a 2018 tiffin coach and had the same issue soon after i purchased it. I noticed that the valve stem was rubbing on the chrome wheel and in…

Wheels · received Jan 31, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11307150

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, wheels problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Phaeton model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.