2009 Tiffin Phaeton
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 1 total report mentions: visibility/wiper.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Tiffin Phaeton rv. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH in a rain storm, both windshield wiper brackets broke off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-05
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2008-09-12Suspension08V269000 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…
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…
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2009-01-21Trailer hitches09V069000 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…
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…
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2009-12-22Service brakes, hydraulic11V452000 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…
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…
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2011-02-17Equipment10V585000 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…
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…
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2014-07-31Electrical system, exterior lighting14V271000 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.
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.
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2016-02-10Equipment15V880000 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.
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.
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2016-04-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-09-03 Loss of Windshield Wiper Function
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2016-08-19Visibility16V532000 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.
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.
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2018-02-05Equipment17V841000 Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Tiffin Phaeton — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V269000 · Suspension
- Recall 09V069000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 11V452000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V585000 · Equipment
- Recall 14V271000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 15V880000 · Equipment
- Recall 16V532000 · Visibility
- Recall 17V841000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Tiffin Phaeton reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Tiffin Phaeton?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Tiffin Phaeton have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.