The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V532000·Announced 2023-07-31

Tiffin Recalls 2023 Phaeton Motorhomes Due to Fuel Hose Defect

Tiffin is recalling 2023 Phaeton motorhomes because damaged fuel filter hoses may leak or disconnect, increasing the risk of engine stall or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that can lead to engine stall and fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports and structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Phaeton motorhomes equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The recall addresses a defect in the remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses, which may have been damaged during production. This damage can allow the hoses to leak or disconnect.

A disconnected hose can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Cummins dealers will replace both hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-132.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN PHAETON
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
3

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 (1)

  • PHAETON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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