TIFFIN Complaints

While driving down the road, the power door steps will spontaneously extend. This extends close to the ground and out to the side, and could catch on a curb, pothole, another vehicle, etc. This could cause an accident many different ways. It has been to the dealer for service multiple times, details below. The issue persists. I have learned from Facebook groups that this issue is quite widespread and they seem to have not yet determined a reliable fix. I c Service history that I have – Vogt RV in Fort Worth - 7/15/2021 WO A565812– issue first reported. says sensor was replaced and door hinges were adjusted 8/31/21 – WO A566136 - issue persists – says sensor was replaced and door hinges were replaced 12/6/21 – WO A566697 – issue persists – says sensor was replaced again. Note that the unit was at the dealer from 12/6/21 through 7/29/22. 2/24/23 – Again serviced at Vogt. I don’t have the WO number but believe Rich was the technician assigned. I don’t know what was done. We picked up the unit on 2/27 and the steps worked for a couple days and then started giving the issue again. 3/2/23 – issue persists ontacted the manufacturer yesterday and they were not helpful.

I recently purchased this motorhome used. Today, I discovered that the bulbs for both front turn signal lights are missing. Normally, if a bulb burns out, you have the old one to match when searching for a repacement. However, my MH has no bulbs installed at all. I discussed this problem on the phone with the Manufacturer today. Tiffin is unwilling or unable to provide any information on replacement bulbs. They could neither provide me with a part number so I could buy one locally nor would they sell me a replacement bulb. So, I have no way to make this vehicle comply with lighting requirements. It seems to me that for safety related items such as this, OEM's should be required to provide necessary information to consumers so that they can keep the vehicle in compliance with safety requirements. I believe this issue probably affects all MY 2020 - 2023 Tiffin Phaeton motorhomes.

The contact owns a 2022 Tiffin Allegro Open Road RV. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the interstate, all four of the RV sliders detached. The RV was taken to a dealer where the front sliders were repaired; however, the rear sliders were not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Discovered diesel fuel leaking in area of Onan generator. Attempted to find fuel shutoff, but none existed, so I kinked fuel line and used zip tie to stop Diesel from leaking. Next, I removed air filter housing, in order to find cause of leak, and found fuel leaking from return fuel line at y connection. The fuel line leaking, was leaking at a connection of where the hose connected to a y junction, and the barb, at the junction was too large for the rubber hose, causing the hose to split because causing a fuel leak. Dealership was contacted, in order to determine location of shutoff valve, but was told that the information on the unit couldn’t be given because of liability reasons. Dealership refuses to correct problem, so the following will be done myself. 1. No shutoff valve, was found, so one will be added inline for safety. 2. Re-design of clamp, connection, and stronger fuel hose will be added for durability.

This vehicle like many thousands has a DEF system that uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid in addition to Diesel fuel. This POLLUTION CONTROL SCHEME, Installed by both Freight Liner and Cummins diesel, when it fails, it orverides all engine speed controls and only allows the vehicle to drive at 5 mph. THIS IS UNSAFE, DARK, HEAVILY TRAVELED ROADS WITH LARGE SEMI TRACTOR TRAILERS, BUS'S, PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS RUNNING AT 70- TO 90 MPH coming up on a 5 MPH vehicle presents a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR HUMAN BEINGS, CHILDREN, AND ALL OTHERS AND IS OUTRAGEOUS THAT IT IS ALLOWED AND IT IS FORCED ONTO ALL DIESEL POWERED MOTOR HOMES AS WELL AS MILLIONS OF OTHER VEHICLES. DO WE HAVE ANY REAL SAFETY PEOPLE WHO ARE BEING PAID TO MAKE OUR VEHICLES AND ROADS SAFE, THAT GIVE A DAMN. THIS SPEED CONTROL LIMIT IS A TERRIBLE WAY TO ENFORCE A POLLUTION CONTROLS SYSTEM ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WILL ANYONE HAVE THE BACKBONE TO CORRECT THIS UNSAFE, DUMB, SYSTEM, ANYONE. I WAS LEFT STRANDED ON A HIGHWAY YESTERDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 NEAR VERO BEACH, FLORIDA IN MY DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOME. I AM MAD AS HELL, AND ALL OF YOU SHOULD FIX THIS INSANE PROBLEM.

The contact owns a 2023 Tiffin Wayfarer RV built on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated while checking his RV, he noticed that the generator exhaust was too close to the ground. The dealer was not contacted. Additionally, the wheel well liners around the tires were rubbing against the driver’s side rear tires. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the contact had not yet received a response. The failure mileage was 2,360.

There appears to be a number of recalls issued for a known "slider creep" while in motion. NHTSA Recall # 22V-273 TC Recall # 2022-206 Tiffin Recall # TIF-122 We recently purchased a 2023 Allegro Open Road 32SA. We have experienced un-commanded slide creep and land gear retraction. It appears the recall needs to be extended to 2023 models as well.626

The contact owns a 2021 Tiffin Allegro Red Motorhome. The contact stated while test driving the motorhome, he heard an abnormal noise while turning the steering wheel. The contact stated while fully turning to the left, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact decided to purchase the motorhome regardless of experiencing the failure. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The contact took the motorhome to the local dealer and was referred to the Freightliner dealer. The motorhome was not repaired. The contact took the motorhome to the local dealer Kentucky Truck Sales (1403 Truckers Blvd, Jeffersonville, IN 47130:(812) 283-7172) where it was diagnosed with needing the power steering pump to be replaced. The motorhome was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The dealer Kentucky Truck Sales called the manufacturer and was informed it was a normal operation. The contact picked up the motorhome and took it to another dealer to have the water heater repaired. The motorhome was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,470.

Front Suspension bump stops are missing. This prevents suspension compression up to a safe amount.

The contact owns a 2020 Tiffin Allegro Red attached to a 2020 Freightliner XC-M. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V921000 (Tires). The vehicle was taken to an RV dealer to be serviced under recall. Upon return of the motorhome, the contact discovered that the valve stem located on both the rear driver’s and passenger’s tires could not be accessed. The contact noted that the failure could lead to a failure since both rear tires could no longer be checked or inflated to monitor the tire pressure as needed. The manufacturer was notified about the issue and informed the contact that the recall repair was performed correctly; and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.