The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V228000·Announced 2019-03-22

Tiffin Recalls 2018-2019 Phaeton, Bus, and Zephyr Motorhomes for Fire Risk

Tiffin is recalling 2018-2019 Phaeton, Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes because improperly secured electrical wires may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect in the alternating current electrical system where wires may have been improperly secured within the Energy Management Module.

This improper securing can cause increased electrical resistance, which may lead the wires to overheat. This overheating increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board to ensure the wires are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN PHAETON, BUS, ZEPHYR
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
2,289

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • PHAETON
  • BUS
  • ZEPHYR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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