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2005 Tiffin Phaeton recalls

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

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

For the 2005 Tiffin Phaeton. 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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2005 Tiffin Phaeton 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

October 7, 2008NHTSA 08V5090003,507 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
Tiffin is recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08E032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle Inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 5, 2005NHTSA 05V307000265 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
On certain motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
Consequence
When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the changeover box. The recall began on July 21, 2005. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 12, 2005NHTSA 05V145000867 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
On certain recreational vehicles, the washer/dryer in the rear of the motor home can move.
Consequence
A vehicle occupant could be injured if the washer/dryer moved.
Remedy
Tiffin has provided the owners with a repair kit and installation instructions. The recall began on January 7, 2005. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-0205.

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

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Tiffin Phaeton with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system1

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Questions

Does the 2005 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, electrical system, 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 2005 Tiffin Phaeton 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 2005 Tiffin Phaeton?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.