CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Tiffin Phaeton has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).
2019 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.
Most common 2019 Tiffin Phaeton problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTAE THE CARGO DOOR SKIN BLEW OFF. THE DOOR IS APPROXIMATELY 48' X 28" THIS COULD HAVE GONE THRU A WINDSHEILD AND CAUSED A FATAL ACIDENT. THIS HAS BEEN KNOWED THAT TIFFIN USED DEFECTIVE GLUE IN 2019' BUT THEY HAVE NOT MADE A RECALL, THEY HAVE CORRECTED SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES BUT NOT ALL OF THEM MANUFACTURED WITH THE DEFECTIVE GLUE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ANYTHING VISIBLE TO US BEFORE DRIVING ON THE ROAD.
I recently experienced a failure of the Dash A/C on the ref RV. After calling Freightliner, Savannah to find our if they serviced Dash A/Câs, which they informed me they did, I decided to have it inspected locally to rule out a quick fix like recharge the refrigerant. The Mobile RV Mechanic, whom I have used several times previously and is very competent, troubleshot the system and found that the A/C compressor was not engaging. He then found that there was only .2V to the compressor clutch plug. Suspecting the PDM, he called Freightliner Tech services to determine the location of the PDM on this model. They informed him that there was a recall, FL917A, on this VIN that might well be
Engine Fault Codes 3364, 3031 & 1761. DEF Head Senor Failed. Derated the engine. Travel speed reduced to 5 MPH. Replacement Part backorder from Tiffin Motorhomes. Limited information when availability.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2019 TIFFIN PHAETON 35BH. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 54 MPH WHEN THE TMPS INDICATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW. UPON STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND INVESTIGATING, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE VALVE STEM EXTENSION INNER TIRE WAS DISLODGED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE STABILIZER WAS ALSO DISLODGED BUT NO AIR WAS LOST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V194000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO EMAIL PICTURES OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VELOCITY TRUCK CENTER-OXNARD (2501 CAMINO DEL SOL, OXNARD, CA 93030) WHERE THE
2019 Tiffin Phaeton questions
Does the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Engine (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.