CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Tiffin Phaeton has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).
2020 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.
Loose steering bolt can cause loss of steering control
Certain motorhomes may have steering pinch bolts that were not properly tightened during assembly.
Most common 2020 Tiffin Phaeton problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
I recently purchased this motorhome used. Today, I discovered that the bulbs for both front turn signal lights are missing. Normally, if a bulb burns out, you have the old one to match when searching for a repacement. However, my MH has no bulbs installed at all. I discussed this problem on the phone with the Manufacturer today. Tiffin is unwilling or unable to provide any information on replacement bulbs. They could neither provide me with a part number so I could buy one locally nor would they sell me a replacement bulb. So, I have no way to make this vehicle comply with lighting requirements. It seems to me that for safety related items such as this, OEM's should be required to p
THE EPA CAME OUT WITH REQUIREMENTS IN 2013 THAT ALL DIESEL ENGINES HAVE A POLLUTION MITIGATING DEF (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) SYSTEM. APPARENTLY, THE EPA REQUIRED THE INDUSTRY TO MEASURE THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS WITH RESPECT TO BLUE DEF. - LEVEL OF DEF - TEMPERATURE OF DEF - QUALITY OF DEF I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE EPA GRANTED AN EXTENSION OF THE THIRD REQUIREMENT, QUALITY OF DEF, SINCE NO ONE COULD MANUFACTURE THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO DO SO. THIS EXTENSION APPARENTLY LASTED UNTIL 2017. THESE DEF SENSORS BEING INSTALLED ARE FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE, MANY WITHIN ONLY A FEW MILES. WHEN DEF SENSORS FAIL THE ENGINE CAN GO INTO DERATE MODE WHICH IS 5 MPH. THIS PROBLEM IS LEAVING MANY LARG
2020 Tiffin Phaeton questions
Does the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton: Sofa Seat Belts May Not Be Secure in a Crash; Diesel fuel leak can cause a fire in motorhomes; Loose steering bolt can cause loss of steering control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.