Recall 14V271 affects 4,414 2008-2011 Tiffin Allegro, Bus, Breeze, Phaeton, and Zephyr recreational vehicles for clearance-light shorts. Repair is free at any franchised Tiffin dealer.
Tiffin is recalling 4,414 2008-2011 Allegro, Bus, Breeze, Phaeton, and Zephyr recreational vehicles because moisture can enter Command Electronics LED clearance lights and create a short on the circuit board. A short increases the risk of a fire, and the Tiffin dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The LED clearance lights on 2008-2011 Tiffin Bus, Phaeton, Allegro, Breeze, and Zephyr recreational vehicles are small exterior lights that mark the vehicle's size and outline. Each light uses a circuit board to carry power to the LED, while the fuse or circuit breaker protects the wiring if current flows where it should not.
On the recalled vehicles, moisture gets inside the Command Electronics clearance light. Water inside the housing reaches the circuit board and creates a short between two electrical connections. That short is the defect: electricity takes an unintended path inside the light instead of staying in the designed lighting circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner sees the problem only after a clearance light stops working, a fuse opens, or a dealer finds moisture or electrical damage at the light.
Who's affected?
Spans five Tiffin motorhome lines across the 2008-2011 model years, with exterior lighting and wiring listed in the scope.
| 2010 Tiffin Bus | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2008 Tiffin Phaeton | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Tiffin Allegro | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Tiffin Bus | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Tiffin Bus | wiring |
| 2010 Tiffin Breeze | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 Tiffin Breeze | wiring |
| 2010 Tiffin Zephyr | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 Tiffin Zephyr | wiring |
| 2010 Tiffin Allegro | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 Tiffin Allegro | wiring |
| 2009 Tiffin Zephyr | Exterior lighting |
| 2009 Tiffin Zephyr | wiring |
| 2009 Tiffin Allegro | Exterior lighting |
| 2009 Tiffin Allegro | wiring |
| 2008 Tiffin Phaeton | wiring |
| 2009 Tiffin Phaeton | Exterior lighting |
| 2009 Tiffin Phaeton | wiring |
| 2011 Tiffin Phaeton | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Tiffin Phaeton | wiring |
| 2011 Tiffin Zephyr | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Tiffin Zephyr | wiring |
| 2011 Tiffin Allegro | wiring |
| 2011 Tiffin Breeze | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Tiffin Breeze | wiring |
| 2010 Tiffin Bus | wiring |
| 2008 Tiffin Zephyr | Exterior lighting |
| 2008 Tiffin Zephyr | wiring |
| 2010 Tiffin Phaeton | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 Tiffin Phaeton | wiring |
| Units affected | 4,414 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short in the clearance-light circuit board increases the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and avoid ignoring lighting or electrical concerns until the dealer installs the added fuse protection. Repair will be free at any franchised Tiffin dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Tiffin Bus, Phaeton, Allegro, Breeze, or Zephyr is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Tiffin dealer and ask whether the free clearance-light fuse repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the inline-fuse installation that protects the front and rear clearance-light circuits from shorts caused by moisture in the lights.
- Bring the recall notice if Tiffin mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V271 when you call.
- Park the motorhome away from structures if you see clearance-light damage, moisture in the lights, burning odor, or electrical smoke before the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Tiffin technician installs a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear clearance-light circuits. The fuse opens the circuit if moisture causes a short in any clearance light, which helps keep the short from spreading through the circuit. Once the repair is available for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall. Because the current remedy status is not listed in the input, confirm availability with the dealer before planning the visit.
Timeline
| May 22, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V271?
Recall 14V271 covers 4,414 2008-2011 Tiffin Bus, Phaeton, Allegro, Breeze, and Zephyr recreational vehicles with LED clearance lights that can let moisture reach the circuit board. A short in that board increases the risk of a fire.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Tiffin Bus, Phaeton, Allegro, Breeze, or Zephyr is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 14V271. If it is, contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to schedule the repair. Dealers install a 1 amp inline fuse in the front and rear clearance-light circuits for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Tiffin dealers install the inline fuse free of charge. The remedy is meant to stop a clearance-light short by blowing the fuse before the circuit overheats.
Is it safe to drive my Tiffin motorhome before the repair?
Recall 14V271 does not tell owners to stop driving, but the defect is a fire risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair and ask Tiffin customer service or the dealer what to do if you see exterior light problems or smell electrical heat.
When did Tiffin start notifying owners about recall 14V271?
Tiffin began the recall on July 31, 2014. If you bought the motorhome used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the free repair applies. You can also reference recall 14V271 when calling Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V271000 |
|---|---|
| Tiffin customer service | 1-256-356-8661 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V271 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V271000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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