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2003 Tiffin PhaetonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 Tiffin Phaeton, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, air

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Tiffin Phaeton has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, air10
Steering10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2003 Tiffin Phaeton recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 11V-082 · Feb 8, 2011 · 10,683 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 09V-443 · Nov 17, 2009 · 528 vehicles

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-517 · Nov 5, 2007 · 11,438 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Tiffin.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Phaeton year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Phaeton median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Phaeton owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE AIR HOSES FOR THE REAR AIR BRAKES ARE PLACED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THEY RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER AND WILL FAIL WHEN THEY RUB A HOLE IN A HOSE. WHEN THE HOSE FAILS THE REAR AIR BRAKES WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. I DISCOVERED THAT MINE HAD BEEN RUBBING BUT HAD NOT FAILED…
Complaint 10218881 · Feb 22, 2008

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