Recall 25V186 affects 3 2025 Tiffin Zephyr motorhomes for a misplaced secondary emergency exit. Repair is free at any franchised Tiffin dealer.
Tiffin is recalling 3 2025 Zephyr motorhomes with the 45PZ floorplan because the secondary emergency exit is on the same side as the primary emergency exit. In an emergency, that layout increases the risk of injury, and Tiffin dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The emergency exit window on a 2025 Tiffin Zephyr 45PZ is an escape opening, not just a regular window. Its job is to give people inside the motorhome another marked way out if the main exit is not usable.
On affected Zephyr motorhomes, the secondary emergency exit was placed on the passenger side, the same side as the primary emergency exit. The design issue happened because the gallery window option removed the driver-side living room egress window used with the standard window layout. That left both escape routes on one side of the coach instead of separating them.
The remedy is an egress window clearly marked with an EXIT label in a location that meets the required escape-exit layout. There is no warning sign before failure, because the problem is the exit layout itself, not a part that changes feel, noise, or performance while driving.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Tiffin Zephyr | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Tiffin Zephyr motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An emergency exit in the wrong location can make it harder to leave the motorhome during an emergency and increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign for this condition, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Tiffin dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Tiffin Zephyr floorplan 45PZ is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to schedule the free driver's-side egress-window installation that corrects the emergency-exit placement.
- Bring the recall notice if Tiffin mailed one, or reference recall number 25V186 when you call.
- Call Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 with questions and reference Tiffin recall TIF-144.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Tiffin technician installs an egress window on the driver's side wall of the 2025 Zephyr. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Repairs already paid for are handled through Tiffin's factory warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because related defect repairs would have been covered under that warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| May 2, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 23, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 23, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 23, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V186?
Recall 25V186 covers 3 2025 Tiffin Zephyr motorhomes with floorplan 45PZ. The secondary emergency exit was placed on the same side as the primary emergency exit, which increases injury risk during an emergency. Tiffin dealers will install an egress window on the driver's side wall for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Tiffin Zephyr is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 25V186. If it is, contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to schedule the egress-window installation. Reference Tiffin recall number TIF-144 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost. Tiffin dealers will install an egress window on the driver's side wall free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury during an emergency. Recall 25V186 says the secondary emergency exit is on the same side as the primary emergency exit. Occupants need correctly placed exits when leaving the motorhome in an emergency.
When were owners notified about recall 25V186?
Tiffin mailed owner notification letters on May 23, 2025. If you own a 2025 Tiffin Zephyr with floorplan 45PZ and did not receive a letter, check your VIN and call Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V186000 |
|---|---|
| Tiffin customer service | 1-256-356-8661 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V186 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V186000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →