Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Tiffin Phaeton peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Tiffin Phaeton
Other, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 20, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year136k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2016 other
Severity index0.02016 others average 9.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2016 Tiffin Phaeton name fuel system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2016 Tiffin Phaeton
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-841 | Dec 22, 2017 | These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the… | Equipment | 36,005 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Tiffin Phaeton
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 20, 2021Failure Apr 1, 202121,300 milesPort Charlotte, FLFuel system, Diesel
The contact owns a 2016 Tiffin Phaeton. The contact stated that while the motorhome was at a standstill, the engine system fault and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked at a nearby location for four days. The contact called manufacturer and was informed that it was safe to drive the RV to the repair shop. The contact took the motorhome to the repair shop, where it was diagnosed with needing the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor assembly to be replaced. The motorhome was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,300.
NHTSA complaint 11429834
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- MCD-009 Jun 9, 2025 · Other
Stopped using the lights we had been using due to expense. Replaced with these, but these new lights have to be wired in instead of just clicking in. These are the instructions to wire in. - CSA-009 Oct 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FCCC Motorhome Chassis Rear PDM’s FL-856 - Letter to dealer Nov 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. We knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained Kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.