Electrical systemRecall 19V-228 · Tiffin vehicles

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recall 19V-228 covers 2,289 Tiffin vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.

86%
Vehicles repaired1,964 of 2,289 · 2021 Q1
Vehicles affected2,2893 models
ReportedMar 22, 2019Owners notified Apr 15, 2019
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V228000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

86%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q22021 Q1
3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 11, 2017 to March 13, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.