repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2009 Tiffin PhaetonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Tiffin Phaeton, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-841 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 22, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Tiffin Phaeton has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2009 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Show 4 more recalls
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
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…
no report yet
Trailer hitches
Risk. SUSPECT HITCHES MAY DEVELOP FRACTURES AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION MAY OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PEDESTRIAN HARM.
no report yet
Suspension
Risk. IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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
2009 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Tiffin Phaeton, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Windshield Wiper FunctionLed to recall 16V-532
In owners' words
What Phaeton owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TIFFIN PHAETON RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN A RAIN STORM, BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER BRACKETS BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT PURCHASES TWO NEW ARM ASSEMBLIES TO REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD BRACKETS HIMSELF. THE…
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