2017 Tiffin Phaeton Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Tiffin Phaeton has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2017 Tiffin Phaeton recalls

Diesel fuel leak can cause a fire in motorhomes

Recall 21V306Apr 30, 20213,198 vehicles affected

Certain Tiffin Bus and Phaeton motorhomes may have a sealing washer that does not seat correctly where the high pressure fuel rail assembly mounts.

Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V841Dec 22, 201736,005 vehicles affected

Certain motorhomes are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.

Most common 2017 Tiffin Phaeton problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Wheels1
Tires1

What owners report

2020-11-05, Wheels
AT 23000 MILES MY RIGHT OUTER DUEL MICHELIN TIRE BLEW WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I77. ENDED UP GETTING OFF HIGHWAY AND INTO A PLAZA WHERE ROAD SERVICE REPLACED THE TIRE.IT HAD A ZIPPER RIP IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES STILL HAVE 9/16" TREAD,WERE LOADED WITH105# AIR PRESSURE ACCORDING TO WEIGHT AND MICHELINS CHARTS.TIRES WERE ALWAYS COVERED WHEN NOT TRAVELING (TO PROTECT FROM UVRAYS,)THEY HAD TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM THAT SHOWED NORMAL PRESSURE AND TEMP.TIRES ARE MICHELIN 275/80R22.5 X LINE ENERGY 16 PLY H RATING WITH DATE CODE OF 3316.MICHELIN REP (ALVIN) TELLS ME THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL THAT HAVE HAD BLOWOUTS.RODA SERVICE HAD TO PUT ON A COOPER 295/75R22.5 TIRE AS NO MICHELINS WERE AVAIL.NOW I'M OUT

2017 Tiffin Phaeton questions

Does the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton: Diesel fuel leak can cause a fire in motorhomes; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Tiffin Phaeton has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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