AI Damage2023 Tiffin Phaeton: common problems
The maker issued 7 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 7
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Tiffin sent out an addendum to be added to Owner's Manuals that states, "Tiffin Motorhomes recommends that…
Tiffin sent out an addendum to be added to Owner's Manuals that states, "Tiffin Motorhomes recommends that all diesel units be refueled using standard automotive-grade diesel fuel pumps, rather than high-flow…
- 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.
- It has come to our attention that on certain Tiffin motorhomes equipped with optional Go Power!
solar panel solar panels systems, the 30A inline fuse located before the cable entry plate should be removed. The plastic housing surrounding the fuse may become heat damaged from heat generated by the normal operation…
- Faulty DEF sensors that due to shortage were not replaced
Instead engine software was temporarily modified to account for continued operation with a faulty sensor until replacement sensors were available. This campaign will install an engine control module calibration as well…
- On certain Tiffin Motorhomes equipped with an optional overhead bunk, an additional latch should be…
On certain Tiffin Motorhomes equipped with an optional overhead bunk, an additional latch should be installed to secure the bunk in the event that the owner of the motorhome does not fully engage the primary bunk…
- Some 2023 year models of Tiffin Motorhomes built on PowerGlide chassis have a Federal Certification Label…
Some 2023 year models of Tiffin Motorhomes built on PowerGlide chassis have a Federal Certification Label that does not have the tire information listed. To correct this issue, we are sending dealers and owners of…
- Recalls # 22E-063 and # 22V-554 from Cummins and Freightliner
Notice applies to engine. Engine is equipped with an Engine Control Module (ECM) that may have a manufacturing defect that could result in as engine stall without warning. An unexpected engine stall without the ability…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Tiffin Phaeton?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 7 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Tiffin Phaeton?
NHTSA lists 7 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Tiffin Phaeton from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.