At 23000 miles my right outer duel michelin tire blew while traveling at 60 MPH on i77. Ended up getting off highway and into a plaza where road service replaced the tire.it had a zipper rip in the sidewall tires still have 9/16" tread,were loaded with105# air pressure according to weight and michelins charts.tires were always covered when not traveling (to protect from uvrays,)they had tire monitor system that showed normal pressure and temp.tires are michelin 275/80r22.5 x line energy 16 ply h rating with date code of 3316.michelin rep (alvin) tells me they have had several that have had blowouts.roda service had to put on a cooper 295/75r22.5 tire as no michelins were avail.now I'm out $900.00 for a blowout on a michelin 4 year old tire
The worst 2017 Tiffin Phaeton problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires1
- Wheels1
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- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads , and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 21V306000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 17V841000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Stopped using the lights we had been using due to expense
- Faulty DEF sensors that due to shortage were not replaced
- Tiffin Motorhomes was notified by Daimler Trucks North America on behalf of Freightliner Custom Chassis...
- FCCC Motorhome Chassis Rear PDM’s FL-856
- Customer Service Advisory for Cummins Recall #21E032 and Freightliner Recall #21V-326 for High Pressure...
- This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall,...
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Questions about the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton
Is the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton, fewer than a typical Phaeton model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton?
Tires, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Tiffin Phaeton have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel and equipment.
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