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#BS-2013-TIFZEP-6E5B

2013 Tiffin Zephyr

Based on reports from 6 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
8
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:power Window Devices And ControlsHIGH

1 owners reported visibility:power window devices and controls issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls1 (17%)
Visibility1 (17%)
Steering1 (17%)
Structure:body1 (17%)
Structure:body:door1 (17%)
Engine1 (17%)

2013 Tiffin Zephyr: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

12V048000Oct 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, 2012, AND 2013 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS PHAETON AND ZEPHYR, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.

12V071000Jan 2012

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 BUS, AS WELL AS CERTAIN 2009-2011 AND 2013 ZEPHYR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, PART NUMBER 2791-NN2E-001 OR 2791-NN2E-002. WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT CANCEL. ADDITIONALLY, THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT, MODERATE INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHES ITS GOVERNED SPEED AFTER THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET.

17V841000Feb 2018

EQUIPMENT

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Tiffin Zephyr: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr is related to the visibility:power window devices and controls, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr reliable?
The 2013 Tiffin Zephyr has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Tiffin Zephyr problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Tiffin Zephyr has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Tiffin Zephyr problems start?
Based on 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,300 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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