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2008 Tiffin Phaeton recalls

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

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

For the 2008 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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2008 Tiffin Phaeton recalls, newest first

July 13, 2016NHTSA 16V53200010,351 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 2015NHTSA 15V88000014,889 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
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.
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 service at 1-574-537-8900.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 22, 2014NHTSA 14V2710004,414 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary
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.
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.
Components
Exterior lighting; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 25, 2011NHTSA 11V4520001,960 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary
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.
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 1-256-356-8661 for more information.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 22, 2010NHTSA 10V5850002,717 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
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.
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 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 27, 2009NHTSA 09V0690001,408 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 2008NHTSA 08V393000271 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 17, 2008NHTSA 08V2690002,506 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
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.
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 (please see 08E031). The recall recall began on September 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and October 8, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 15, 2007NHTSA 07V3630001,672 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary
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.
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 anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator.
Remedy
The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. The recall began on January 16, 2008. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2008 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. Structure › Body2
  2. Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system1
  3. Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer1
  4. Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields1
  5. Visibility/wiper1

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Other 2008 Tiffin models

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  4. 2008 Blue Bird Vision (30 recalls)
  5. 2008 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (27 recalls)
All of 2008’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2008 Tiffin Phaeton have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, equipment, exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, trailer hitches. 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 2008 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 2008 Tiffin Phaeton?
6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.