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2002 Tiffin ZephyrProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Tiffin Zephyr, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Tiffin Zephyr has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

3 recalls

2002 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 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

2002 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE COACH'S STORAGE DOOR LEAKED WHICH CAUSED THE WIRING, FUSES AND 2000 AMP INVERTER TO GET WET. THIS RESULTED IN SHORTS AND ELECTRICAL FAILURES. *NM THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE INCLUDED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TURN SIGNAL, DASH GAUGES, HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHTS (2002 TIFFIN ZEPHYR). *NM
Complaint 10110813 · Dec 21, 2004

Own a 2002 Zephyr?

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