Tiffin Phaeton 2005
Model Phaeton made in 2005 by Tiffin got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive and seat belts. The car had one investigation (equipment). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and seat belts.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V307000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | from 02/22/2005 to 04/12/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 265 | 07/21/2005 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 07/05/2005 | 07/05/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. the copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the changeover box. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V082000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 10683 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 02/08/2011 | 02/09/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V509000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 3507 | 02/24/2009 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 10/07/2008 | 10/03/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin is recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 05V145000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | from 05/18/2004 to 12/14/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 867 | 01/07/2005 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 04/12/2005 | 04/13/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain recreational vehicles, the washer/dryer in the rear of the motor home can move. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle occupant could be injured if the washer/dryer moved. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin has provided the owners with a repair kit and installation instructions. the recall began on january 7, 2005. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-0205. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V383000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | from 09/03/2003 to 05/25/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1662 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 08/03/2004 | 08/10/2004 | 571 | 209 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Amsafe will replace the buckles. owners should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| SB-18 | 11/29/2007 | 10026735 | Tiffin motorhomes: spartan chassis: the location where the mud flap on certain phaetons could cause problems. there is the potential for a hole to rub in the trans oil cooler. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/10/2008 | |
| SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-18 | 11/29/2007 | 10026735 | Tiffin motorhomes: spartan chassis: the location where the mud flap on certain phaetons could cause problems. there is the potential for a hole to rub in the trans oil cooler. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/10/2008 | |
| SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| SB-23 | 06/06/2008 | 10026732 | Tiffin motorhomes: a wire is not hooked up and needs to be. the navigational system will work until its program for a destination and get the path to the destination. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||||
| SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | |||||
| SB-20 | 03/29/2008 | 10026736 | Tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit. there is a possibility it was incorrectly plumbed. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/10/2008 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 04024 | 11/11/2004 | 10012138 | A defect may exist in some seat belts manufactured and sent to tiffin motorhomes. recall 04e-024 has been issued. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL | ||||||
| PE05014 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 03/17/2005 | 04/19/2005 | POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF WASHER/DRYER | 05V145000 | |
| In january 2005, tiffin issued a service bulletin (unnumbered) entitled | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/27/2009 | 49376 | 1 | |
| 2005 allegro (tiffin) phaeton on freightliner xc chassis with catapillar c7 engine: traveling from sarasota, fl to san diego, ca starting august 18, 2009 the engine began overheating on an ever more frequent basis until august 27, 2009, when traversing the mountains west of san diego on interstate 8 we were forced to stop on the side of the highway every one half to one mile to cool down the engine to a workable level. these frequent stops created a hazard for everyone else traveling that stretch of highway and created a risk of engine failure and/or fire in a generally remote area. during one such stop we did scrape the side of the vehicle on a guard rail under a railroad trestle. the damage has not yet been estimated but i expect it to be approximately $3,000. the problem was eventually traced by freightliner san diego to a too short crankcase blowby vent on the engine that allowed crankcase oil mist to be sprayed on the forward side of the radiator by the cooling fan. subsequently, dust and dirt thrown up during driving was absorbed by the oil and essentially blocked the air flow over the radiator. after some miles (ours was at about 49000+ miles) the blockage becomes great enough to cause almost total failure. given its location the side of the radiator affected is not visible to inspection without significant effort. the solution was to remove the radiator and the air charge cooler, clean them and reinstall them. in addition, freightliner provided a replacement for the crankcase blowby tube that is longer and sends the oil below the radiator (i.e., this is a known problem at freightliner). i do not have the original tube. the cost for the cleaning was $2,403.78 and the part was $256.58 (done at separate facilities).*tr | |||