2001 Tiffin Zephyr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Zephyr years
- Not enough data 1st of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Tiffin Zephyr. That is the most of any Zephyr model year in the database (27 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Tiffin Zephyr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Tiffin Zephyr 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
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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.
Re notice of defect which could cause a crash or injury or death pursuant to c.f.r. 575.6. *bf manufacturer did not incorporate the specific statement and hotline telephone number required by nhtsa in the owners manual regarding safety concerns and notifications as set forth in cfr 575.6. Attempts…
Driver's side windshield was defective. Consumer was told the first time to have the windshield repaired at no cost. That was done, and currently the windshield was defective again.*ak
Other Tiffin Zephyr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Zephyr | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Zephyr | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Zephyr | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Zephyr | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Zephyr | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Zephyr | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 Zephyr | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Zephyr | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 Zephyr | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 Zephyr | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 Zephyr | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Zephyr | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Zephyr | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Zephyr | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 Zephyr | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Zephyr | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 Zephyr | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 Zephyr | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 Zephyr | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Zephyr | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Zephyr | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Zephyr | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 Zephyr | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Zephyr | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 Zephyr | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Zephyr | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Tiffin Zephyr?
Owners most often report suspension, visibility problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Tiffin Zephyr?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Tiffin Zephyr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Zephyr model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.