The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V306000·Announced 2023-06-04

Tiffin Bus and Phaeton motorhomes recalled for fuel rail leakage and fire risk

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles due to fuel rail assembly defects that may leak, posing a fire risk. Owners should contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 for a free inspection.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product involving potential fuel leakage and fire in the presence of an ignition source. No injuries or fire incidents have been reported, placing this within the category of 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported,' warranting a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles due to a defect in the fuel system. The sealing washer in the high-pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing potential fuel leakage.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source creates a fire hazard. This recall was issued following a report received on April 30, 2021. Approximately 3,198 vehicles are potentially affected.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021.

Additional information is available through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or at www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 TIFFIN BUS
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire
Affected units
3,198

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 (2)

  • BUS
  • PHAETON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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