NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Tiffin Zephyr Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Tiffin Zephyr 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 2001 Tiffin Zephyr. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 Tiffin Zephyr owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Tiffin Zephyr, describing incidents dated June 16, 2004 to November 1, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10101026 · Filed
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…
ODI #10090234 · Filed
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
REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD
NHTSA #11V082000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported February 8, 2011 · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Potentially affected: 10,683 vehicles
Owners notified February 17, 2011
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #07V517000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported November 5, 2007 · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Potentially affected: 11,438 vehicles
Owners notified April 6, 2007 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
TIFFIN/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES
NHTSA #01V097008 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 22, 2001 · TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES
Potentially affected: 955 vehicles
Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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