2000 Tiffin Phaeton recalls and problems
The 2000 Tiffin Phaeton has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Tiffin dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Tiffin Phaeton vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Tiffin Phaeton recalls
Recall 07V-517: Equipment
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Recall 01V-097: Seat Belts
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Am-safe notified tiffin's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact AM-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Tiffin Phaeton: 07V-517 (equipment), 01V-097 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Tiffin recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Tiffin dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.