Recall 09V069000: 2005–2009 Tiffin Zephyr and 2 other models
- Report received
- Feb 27, 2009
- Manufacturer
- Tiffin motorhomes, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,408vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2009
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Possible consequence
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Remedy
Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-567). The trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2006 Tiffin Allegro BUS3 complaints
- 2007 Tiffin Allegro BUS1 complaints
- 2008 Tiffin Allegro BUS3 complaints
- 2009 Tiffin Allegro BUS0 complaints
- 2007 Tiffin Phaeton1 complaints
- 2008 Tiffin Phaeton6 complaints
- 2009 Tiffin Phaeton1 complaints
- 2005 Tiffin Zephyr0 complaints
- 2006 Tiffin Zephyr0 complaints
- 2007 Tiffin Zephyr0 complaints
- 2008 Tiffin Zephyr1 complaints
- 2009 Tiffin Zephyr0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.