2019 Tiffin Phaeton recalls and problems

The 2019 Tiffin Phaeton has 4 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Tiffin dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Tiffin Phaeton vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Tiffin Phaeton recalls

Recall 21V-680: Seat Belts

Reported Nov 5, 2021 · 10,409 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 21V-306: Fuel System, Diesel

Reported Apr 30, 2021 · 3,198 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 19V-228: Electrical System

Reported Mar 22, 2019 · 2,289 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 18V-341: Structure

Reported May 25, 2018 · 1,223 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2019 Tiffin Phaeton problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels1
Engine1
Unknown or Other1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,800 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Tiffin Phaeton complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Aug 20, 2026
While driving on the interstae the cargo door skin blew off. The door is approximately 48' x 28" this could have gone thru a windsheild and caused a fatal acident. This has been knowed that tiffin used defective glue in 2019' but they have not made a recall, they have corrected several other vehicles but not all of them manufactured with the defective glue. This should be a recall. There was no warning or anything visible to us before driving on the road.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 11, 2023
I recently experienced a failure of the Dash A/C on the ref RV. After calling Freightliner, Savannah to find our if they serviced Dash A/C’s, which they informed me they did, I decided to have it inspected locally to rule out a quick fix like recharge the refrigerant. The Mobile RV Mechanic, whom I have used several times previously and is very competent, troubleshot the system and found that the A/C compressor was not engaging. He then found that there was only .2V to the compressor clutch plug. Suspecting the PDM, he called Freightliner Tech services to determine the location of the PDM on…
Engine · reported Jul 21, 2021
Engine Fault Codes 3364, 3031 & 1761. DEF Head Senor Failed. Derated the engine. Travel speed reduced to 5 MPH. Replacement Part backorder from Tiffin Motorhomes. Limited information when availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton: 21V-680 (seat belts), 21V-306 (fuel system, diesel), 19V-228 (electrical system), 18V-341 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton?

Owners report wheels problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,800 miles.

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.