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2004 Tiffin Bus recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Tiffin Bus. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2004 Tiffin Bus recalls, newest first

February 8, 2011NHTSA 11V08200010,683 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
Tiffin motorhomes 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.
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 motorhomes 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 safety recall began on February 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 14, 2010NHTSA 10V417000136 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 36 lb bay and model year 2003-2004 40 tgp buses equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Consequence
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on October 4, 2010. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 3, 2005NHTSA 05V268000302 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Water heater

Summary
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Remedy
Tiffin is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 3, 2004NHTSA 04V3830001,662 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary
The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Amsafe will replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 Tiffin Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 Tiffin Bus have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Tiffin Bus recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Tiffin dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Tiffin Bus?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.