- The 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."
- The risk
- Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Tiffin Phaeton Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2021 for the anchorage. For comparison, the 2018 has 3 and the 2020 has 2.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Phaeton year, for its age
#261 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Tiffin Phaeton problems
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2019 Tiffin Phaeton recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
- The 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.
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4 complaints about the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton
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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.
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...
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PDM, he called Freightliner Tech services to determine the location of the PDM on this model. They informed him that there was a recall, FL917A, on this VIN that might well be the root of the problem. I was never informed of the recall, either by mail or during the two previous times I have had the RV into Freightliner, Savannah for other recall service or when I called to ask about Dash A/C service. I confirmed my registration with Freightliner for the Referenced VIN. The Subj recall states that if work has been performed prior to receiving the recall, Freightliner will reimburse the owner of that work. Freightliner has refused to reimburse me stating that the technican did not repair the failure. When, in fact, the real failure was Freightliner's failure to notify me of the recall and the technican did fix that. Freightliner owes me the $400.00 I paid to find out there was a recall to fix the Dash A/C.
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.
Tl* the contact owns 2019 tiffin phaeton 35bh. The contact was driving at approximately 54 mph when the tmps indicated that the rear passenger tire pressure was low. Upon stopping the vehicle and investigating, the contact noticed that rear passenger's side valve stem extension inner tire was dislodged. The contact also noticed that the rear driver side stabilizer was also dislodged but no air was lost. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:...
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18v194000 (tires). The contact was informed to email pictures of the failure. The vehicle was taken to velocity truck center-oxnard (2501 camino del sol, oxnard, ca 93030) where the rear driver and passenger side rims were replaced. The contact stated the failure recurred while awaiting a resolution from the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 8,800.
Tiffin Phaeton: every year compared
All Phaeton years2019 Tiffin Phaeton vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Tiffin Phaeton | 4 | 4 | C | |
| 2019 Tiffin Allegro | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2019 Tiffin Breeze | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Tiffin Bus | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Tiffin Allegro Red | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Tiffin Wayfarer | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton
Does the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton: anchorage (November 2021); fuel rail (April 2021); electrical system (March 2019); door (May 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 27, 2020 and the latest on August 20, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Tiffin Phaeton year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Tiffin Phaeton years have the most complaints?
2008 (6), 2022 (6), 2011 (4). See every Tiffin Phaeton year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Tiffin Phaeton has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data