CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorhomes have alternating current electrical wires that may not have been properly secured in the Energy Management Module. Loose connections can increase electrical resistance in the wiring.
The added resistance can cause the wires to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and stop relying on the affected electrical system until it has been checked.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and make sure the wires are properly secured. You can contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tiffin Bus | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Tiffin Phaeton | 20182019 |
| Tiffin Zephyr | 20182019 |