CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Tiffin Phaeton has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (1 report).
2021 Tiffin Phaeton recalls
Propane Leak Can Cause Fire in Motorhomes
The propane (LPG) tank output line may not connect properly to the service valve, which can allow propane to leak from the system.
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.
Open Wire in Wall Outlet Can Cause Fire
A manufacturing error left an electrical outlet improperly installed, leaving an open electrical wire inside the wall of certain Tiffin Phaeton motorhomes.
Fuel Leak Near Engine Can Cause Fire
A fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote filter head on certain diesel motorhomes may leak.
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.
Roof Panel Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard
A roof-mounted body panel on certain motorhomes may not have been attached properly, so it could come loose while driving.
Loose Tire Valve Stem Can Cause Tire Pressure Loss
A valve stem stabilizer can become loose, allowing the valve stem extender to rub against the wheel.
Most common 2021 Tiffin Phaeton problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The electric step on our coach broken on the road with the gear box issue and get loose , it is very dangerous to run with the electric step open to get people injured and also for the people that disembarked from the motor home, we feel that electrical step should have a safety when it is close .
The contact owns a 2021 Tiffin Phaeton Motorhome. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the instrument cluster went black and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with loose wiring. The dealer repaired the vehicle on six separate occasions; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
UPON PURCHASING THIS 2021 TIFFIN PHAETON RV, I REALIZED THE "A PILLARS" CAUSED MIRROR AND VISUAL OBSTRUCTION. INITIALLY BELIEVING IT WAS A MIRROR ADJUSTMENT, I LEARNED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS NOT CENTERED ON THE STEERING WHEEL / DASHBOARD AND IT WAS POSITIONED TO THE LEFT APPROX. 2"-3". NOT ONLY DOES THIS PREVENT A CLEAR VIEW TO THE MIRRORS, BUT IT CAUSES "PEDAL CONFUSION" AND COULD RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC COLLISION RESULTING IN A FATAL(S) THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE APPROX. 3". HAVING THE DRIVER NOT CENTERED ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN CREATES SEVERAL SAFETY ISSUES. WHEN SPEAKING WITH TIFFIN REPRESENTATIVE (JEREMY NEWELL), HE STATED THE DRIVER
2021 Tiffin Phaeton questions
Does the 2021 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2021 Tiffin Phaeton: Propane Leak Can Cause Fire in Motorhomes; Sofa Seat Belts May Not Be Secure in a Crash; Open Wire in Wall Outlet Can Cause Fire; Fuel Leak Near Engine Can Cause Fire; Diesel fuel leak can cause a fire in motorhomes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Tiffin Phaeton?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (1), Visibility/Wiper (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.