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2001 Tiffin ZephyrProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Tiffin Zephyr, most often about the suspension. 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 problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 8, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Tiffin Zephyr 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
Suspension10
Visibility10

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

3 recalls

2001 Tiffin Zephyr 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 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

2001 vs. every other Zephyr 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 Zephyr median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Zephyr owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RE NOTICE OF DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH OR INJURY OR DEATH PURSUANT TO C.F.R. 575.6. *BF MANUFACTURER DID NOT INCORPORATE THE SPECIFIC STATEMENT AND HOTLINE TELEPHONE NUMBER REQUIRED BY NHTSA IN THE OWNERS MANUAL REGARDING SAFETY CONCERNS AND NOTIFICATIONS AS SET FORTH IN CFR 575.6. ATTEMPTS…
Complaint 10101026 · Nov 5, 2004

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