NHTSA Recall 14V271000: Exterior lighting and fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,414 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Tiffin Allegro.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V271000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | May 22, 2014 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.
Safety risk
A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V271000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tiffin Allegro | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Tiffin Breeze | 2010, 2011 |
| Tiffin Bus | 2010, 2011 |
| Tiffin Phaeton | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Tiffin Zephyr | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.