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2015 Tiffin Phaeton Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Tiffin Phaeton has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Tiffin dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Tiffin Phaeton. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Tiffin Phaeton owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Tiffin Phaeton, describing incidents dated August 14, 2015 to January 16, 2017.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10945574 · Filed January 16, 2017
CUMMINS INC. ISSUED A FIELD ACTION, ATC1747 TO PREVENT PRESSURIZED ENGINE FUEL LEAKS. WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CUMMINS DATED JULY 28 2016 STRONGLY ENCOURAGING CUMMINS COMPLIMENTARY INSTALLATION OF FUEL SUPPLY LINE ISOLATORS ON #1 AND #6 FUEL INJECTORS. CUMMINS IS NOW SAYING THAT WE DIDN'T ACT ON…
ODI #10748841 · Filed August 14, 2015
DRIVING WEST ON INTERSTATE 80 IN PENNSYLVANIA RAN OVER A SEVERE POTHOLE THEN WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING AREA NOTICED A LOUD AIR LEAK FROM THE REAR WHICH RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. READ THAT OTHERS HAD THIS ISSUE ON THE SAME VEHICLE AND AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE IF THE AIR PRESSURE…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V841000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 22, 2017 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 36,005 vehicles

Repair completion: 15.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 5, 2018 · Vehicles built January 1, 2003 – November 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electric Entry Steps may Become Unstable

NHTSA #15V880000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported December 28, 2015 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 14,889 vehicles

Repair completion: 41.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 10, 2016 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.

Safety consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Moisture in Switch may cause Slide-Out to Extend

NHTSA #15V297000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported May 19, 2015 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 304 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 16, 2015 · Vehicles built April 22, 2015 – May 8, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.(Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015 Allegro Red 36 QSA, Allegro Red 38 QBA, Phaeton 40 QBH, and Phaeton 40 QKH motorhomes manufactured April 22, 2014, to May 8, 2015. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the slide-out controller and cause the "switch out" connection to short, and cause the motorhome slide-out section to extend while the motorhome is moving.

Safety consequence

If the slide-out opens during transit, there is an increased risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay to disconnect the power source of the slide-out, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Tiffin Phaeton. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Tiffin Phaeton.

Engine

ODI #10945574

Fire

Incident: January 16, 2017 · Filed: January 16, 2017

CUMMINS INC. ISSUED A FIELD ACTION, ATC1747 TO PREVENT PRESSURIZED ENGINE FUEL LEAKS. WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CUMMINS DATED JULY 28 2016 STRONGLY ENCOURAGING CUMMINS COMPLIMENTARY INSTALLATION OF FUEL SUPPLY LINE ISOLATORS ON #1 AND #6 FUEL INJECTORS. CUMMINS IS NOW SAYING THAT WE DIDN'T ACT ON THE OFFER QUICKLY ENOUGH AND THEY'VE RETRACTED THEIR OFFER TO INSTALL THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE ISOLATORS AT NO CHARGE. OUR RV ENGINE IS STILL UNDER CUMMINS FACTORY WARRANTY WITH ONLY 5,000 MILES, AND WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A SERIOUS PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM LEAK AT THE FUEL INJECTORS, THAT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. WE WANT CUMMINS TO INSTALL THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE ISOLATORS TO PREVENT A FIRE IN OUR RV ENGINE, WHILE THE ENGINE IS UNDER WARRANTY.

Air Bags

ODI #10748841

Incident: August 14, 2015 · Filed: August 14, 2015

DRIVING WEST ON INTERSTATE 80 IN PENNSYLVANIA RAN OVER A SEVERE POTHOLE THEN WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING AREA NOTICED A LOUD AIR LEAK FROM THE REAR WHICH RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. READ THAT OTHERS HAD THIS ISSUE ON THE SAME VEHICLE AND AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE IF THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 65PSI THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A SUDDEN STOP ENDANGERING OCCUPANTS AND PEOPLE/PROPERTY SURROUNDING THE INCIDENT. THE FOLLOWING IS FROM AN INTERNET FORUM ALERTING OTHER TO THE HAZARD "AFTER CALLING FREIGHTLINER DIRECTLY THEY ADMITTED THEY SPEC'ED THE WRONG AIRBAGS ON THE REAR! SO HOPEFULLY YOUR DEALER REPLACE BOTH SIDES WITH A NEW PART LOC# W0711F021 I THINK IS THE RIGHT NUMBER I HAVE THE TAG BUT IT HAS ABOUT 5 DIFFERENT #'S ON IT! " TIFFIN MOTOR HOME SERIAL NUMBER: 40AH0099652159291 PLEASE HELP, THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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