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Tiffin Phaeton Recall 21V783: Open Wire in Wall Outlet Can Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 21V783, reported October 7, 2021, 111 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A manufacturing error left an electrical outlet improperly installed, leaving an open electrical wire inside the wall of certain Tiffin Phaeton motorhomes.

Because the wire is open, it can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should have their vehicle checked as soon as possible. Authorized Tiffin dealers will inspect the motorhome and install an outlet on the wire at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 27, 2021. You can also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, referencing recall TIF-119. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V783Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Phaeton recreational vehicles. During manufacturing, an electrical outlet was not installed as intended, resulting in an open electrical wire inside the wall.
Risk
An open electrical wire can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install an outlet on the wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-119.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Tiffin Phaeton20212022