2008 Tiffin Phaeton Recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2008 Tiffin Phaeton. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2007–2011, Allegro BUS 2007–2011, Allegro 2007–2011 +3 more
Reported issue: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
Possible consequence: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2008–2015, Allegro 2008–2015, BUS 2008–2015 +1 more
Reported issue: Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Possible consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer…
- Exterior lightingCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2008–2011, Zephyr 2008–2011, Allegro 2009–2011 +2 more
Reported issue: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Allegro, 2010-2011 Bus and Breeze, and 2008-2011 Phaeton and Zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with LED clearance lights made by Command Electronics, Inc. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.
Possible consequence: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkagesCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2007–2011, BUS 2008–2010, Allegro 2010
Reported issue: Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 phaeton, my 2008-2010 bus, and my 2010 allegro motorhomes equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
Possible consequence: A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Damiler trucks (dtna) is performing recall repairs and notification to owners. The owners were initially notified by dtna trucks on december 22, 2009, and a follow up notice was mailed to owners on july 20, 2011. Owners may contact dtna warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712 or tiffin motorhomes at…
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2007–2010, Allegro 1998–2010, Zephyr 2007–2010
Reported issue: Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Possible consequence: 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 may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy: Tiffin is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at…
- Trailer hitchesCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2007–2009, Zephyr 2005–2009, Allegro BUS 2006–2009
Reported issue: 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.
- SteeringCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2007–2008
Reported issue: Tiffin is recalling 271 my 2007-2008 phaeton class a motor homes equipped with freightliner chassis. The aac front axle steering arm bolts with a latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over- tightened.
Possible consequence: Over-tightened steering arm bolts may fatigue and fracture increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tiffin is working with freightliner to have the steering arm tie rod fasteners inspected and replaced. The steering arm will be inspected for clearance to the king pin boss. Freightliner is handling the remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- SuspensionCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2008–2009, Allegro BUS 2008–2009, Fleetwood Expedition 2008 +6 more
Reported issue: Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Possible consequence: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Remedy: Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge…
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Tiffin Phaeton 2007–2008, Allegro BUS 2007–2008, Fleetwood American Eagle 2007–2008 +3 more
Reported issue: On certain motor home chassis, there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up.
Possible consequence: Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the…
Remedy: The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. The recall began on january 16, 2008. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
NHTSA investigations
- PE16004Loss of Windshield Wiper FunctionClosed · Apr 13, 2016
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.