tire size 275/80/22.5 Driving down highway 301, driver side steer tire’s side wall blew out with no warning. My motor home made a hard left, luckily no one was in that fast lane. I managed to recover control and started to head to the shoulder of the road. Before I could reach the shoulder the rim cut the tire and threw it off the rim and into the highway. This put my life , my wife and anyone on the highway’s life in severe danger!!! I called michelin and their rep inspected the tire and felt the tire was run low. I completely disagree. All tires were checked that day and if this steer tire was low it would have pulled to the left!!
The worst 2018 Tiffin Phaeton problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 5
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
Recall number 21V680000 · Recall details
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
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes. The alternating current electrical wires may have been improperly secured in the Energy Management Module, causing increased electrical resistance.
- Risk
- The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and make sure the wires are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-111.
Recall number 19V228000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
- Risk
- If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
- Remedy
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-110.
Recall number 18V341000 · 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 2018 Tiffin Phaeton 9
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...
- There is the possibility the water filter housing is installed incorrectly
- There is the possibility that the merge solenoid may not connect the chassis batteries to the house...
- There is the possibility that the inverter may stop charging the house batteries after one charging...
- This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall,...
What 2018 Tiffin Phaeton owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2018 Tiffin Phaeton RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the dashboard instrument cluster lights suddenly began to flash off and on and the Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF) sensor light remained illuminated before the vehicles decelerated independently to 5 MPH. The vehicle was driven to a nearby service center(unknown) and the Diesel Emission Fluid sensor was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 22,000.
I saw a post on the tiffin rv forum regarding the valve stem stabilizers that freightliner provided on recent rv chassis equipped with a new style rim. I have a 2018 tiffin coach and had the same issue soon after I purchased it. I noticed that the valve stem was rubbing on the chrome wheel and in fact had rubbed off the chrome down to bare metal. I took it to bay diesel in red bay, al. And they replace the valve stems. They showed me on one where it had almost rubbed through and there would have been an air leak if I had driven it many more miles. I was told it was not warrantable and I paid for the replacement stems. It happened again soon after and when I called freightliner, the person I talked to said they know about the problem but have not come up with a correction as yet. Mfr build date was 4/1/2018.
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Questions about the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton
Is the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton, 1.5 times a typical Phaeton model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Tiffin Phaeton have?
5 recalls, covering seat belts, fuel system, diesel and electrical system.
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