CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Tiffin Phaeton has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).
2018 Tiffin Phaeton recalls
Sofa Seat Belts May Not Be Secure in a Crash
Certain Tiffin motorhomes may have sofa seat belts that were not installed correctly, so the anchorages may not hold.
Diesel fuel leak can cause a fire in motorhomes
Certain Tiffin Bus and Phaeton motorhomes may have a sealing washer that does not seat correctly where the high pressure fuel rail assembly mounts.
AC wires may overheat and cause a fire
Certain motorhomes have alternating current electrical wires that may not have been properly secured in the Energy Management Module.
Entry Door May Open While Driving, Risking Injury
The entry door on certain 2018-2019 motorhomes may have been improperly assembled, so the door can come open while the vehicle is moving.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
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 2018 Tiffin Phaeton problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
tire size 275/80/22.5 Driving down highway 301, driver side steer tireâs side wall blew out with no warning. My motor home made a hard left, luckily no one was in that fast lane. I managed to recover control and started to head to the shoulder of the road. Before I could reach the shoulder the rim cut the tire and threw it off the rim and into the highway. This put my life , my wife and anyone on the highwayâs life in severe danger!!! I called michelin and their rep inspected the tire and felt the tire was run low. I completely disagree. All tires were checked that day and if this steer tire was low it would have pulled to the left!!
The contact owns a 2018 Tiffin Phaeton RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the dashboard instrument cluster lights suddenly began to flash off and on and the Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF) sensor light remained illuminated before the vehicles decelerated independently to 5 MPH. The vehicle was driven to a nearby service center(unknown) and the Diesel Emission Fluid sensor was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 22,000.
I SAW A POST ON THE TIFFIN RV FORUM REGARDING THE VALVE STEM STABILIZERS THAT FREIGHTLINER PROVIDED ON RECENT RV CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A NEW STYLE RIM. I HAVE A 2018 TIFFIN COACH AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE SOON AFTER I PURCHASED IT. I NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS RUBBING ON THE CHROME WHEEL AND IN FACT HAD RUBBED OFF THE CHROME DOWN TO BARE METAL. I TOOK IT TO BAY DIESEL IN RED BAY, AL. AND THEY REPLACE THE VALVE STEMS. THEY SHOWED ME ON ONE WHERE IT HAD ALMOST RUBBED THROUGH AND THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN AIR LEAK IF I HAD DRIVEN IT MANY MORE MILES. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT WARRANTABLE AND I PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT STEMS. IT HAPPENED AGAIN SOON AFTER AND WHEN I CALLED FREIGHTLINER, THE PER
2018 Tiffin Phaeton questions
Does the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton: Sofa Seat Belts May Not Be Secure in a Crash; Diesel fuel leak can cause a fire in motorhomes; AC wires may overheat and cause a fire; Entry Door May Open While Driving, Risking Injury; 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 2018 Tiffin Phaeton?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.