2008 Tiffin Zephyr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Zephyr years
- Not enough data 2nd of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Tiffin Zephyr. That ranks 2nd out of 27 Zephyr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Tiffin Zephyr recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
Risk: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.
Exterior lighting; electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Allegro, 2010-2011 Bus and Breeze, and 2008-2011 Phaeton and Zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with LED clearance lights made by Command Electronics, Inc. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.
Risk: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Tiffin 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 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 recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Risk: Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Fix: Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-567). The trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or tiffin at 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.
Steering gear play -- problem brought to the attention of spartan, including trip to service center at charlotte, mi. -- had tie rod ends replaced, new shocks, all wheel alignment, -- recently had recall completed on steering gear bracket. Have excess play in steering wheel, approximately 2" of…
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 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Zephyr | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Zephyr | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Zephyr | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 Zephyr | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Zephyr | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Zephyr | 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 2008 Tiffin Zephyr?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Tiffin Zephyr?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.