2022 Tiffin Cahaba
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2022 Tiffin Cahaba. Newest first.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2024 Tiffin Convoy, 2022 Cahaba, and 2023, 2025 Tiffin GH1 motorhomes. The wheel bolts for the spare tire may be missing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A spare tire that is installed without the correct bolts can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tiffin will mail the wheel bolts for the spare tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-140.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cahaba motorhomes. The spare tire carrier and molle rack may be incorrectly installed on the rear van doors, which can cause them to detach while the vehicle is in transit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A detached spare tire carrier and molle rack can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hardware kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-129.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cahaba recreational vehicles. The rear Sumo Springs may be the wrong size and the front Sumo Springs may have been installed in an incorrect location.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The incorrectly-sized rear springs may buckle from over-compression. Incorrectly installed front springs may potentially cause damage to the front axle. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear Sumo Springs and relocate the front springs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-128.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Tiffin Cahaba motorhomes. The wiring for the 110-volt and 12-volt electrical system may have been installed improperly, resulting in unsecured wiring.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unsecured wiring increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the wiring, and replace damaged components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-123.
Owner complaints
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- Electrical system · Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control · Vehicle speed control
Incurable Electrical Nonconformity and Active Safety Hazard Four years ago, I reported a severe electrical integration failure to an authorized Tiffin service center. The vehicle’s aftermarket stereo integration harness back-feeds power into the Mercedes-Benz CAN-bus network, causing erratic…
Incurable Electrical Nonconformity and Active Safety Hazard Four years ago, I reported a severe electrical integration failure to an authorized Tiffin service center. The vehicle’s aftermarket stereo integration harness back-feeds power into the Mercedes-Benz CAN-bus network, causing erratic flashing of the SOS emergency lighting, mirror puddle lights, and interior dome lights all night long. Because Tiffin failed to locate this defect, it created a massive, continuous parasitic draw. This system was so violently miswired that it destroyed three heavy-duty automotive batteries in the first year of ownership alone. In an attempt to resolve the issue, the Mercedes-Benz Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) was replaced. However, because the underlying Tiffin wiring bridge was never severed, the vehicle's central computing network has been fundamentally corrupted. The vehicle is now locked in a permanent "Limp Home Mode," restricting speed to a dangerously low 28 mph on inclines. Operating a heavy motorhome at 28 mph on a public highway incline is a life-threatening safety hazard that leaves me completely vulnerable to catastrophic rear-end collisions. In addition to the chassis-corrupting CAN-bus defects, the vehicle suffers from a total, systemic failure of its primary living-quarter electrical systems. The factory-installed solar panels have never functioned since the date of purchase. Furthermore, the secondary high-output alternator has suffered a complete mechanical and electrical failure, and the primary electrical outlet has physically charred and melted due to dangerous electrical arcing. The vehicle’s entire electrical infrastructure is fundamentally defective, dangerous, and poses an immediate fire and safety risk to its occupants.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248252Wheel/lug bolts on certain 2021 and 2022 Cahabas may be cross threaded. If the wheel/lug bolts are cross threaded, this would cause difficulties removing the wheel.
- 10241522On certain 2022 Cahaba Motorhomes equipped with a DragonFly charging system, it may not have the connections for the house batteries wired correctly. If the connections are not correct, that may result in batteries not being able to charge.
- 10240357On certain Sprinter vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. The interior blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overload. Consequently, a risk of fire during operation and a risk of injury cannot be ruled out.
- 10235507On certain Sprinter vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. The interior blower motor circuit may be inadequate, which can allow the wiring harness to overheat. Consequently, a risk of fire during operation and a risk of injury cannot be ruled out.
- 10232211Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. a component of the vehicle's park lock system might fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in a vehicle rollaway. This may increase the risk of a crash. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will update the software of various controls units on the affected vehicles, free of charge. This repair will take approximately 1 hour. For any questions regarding this safety recall, please contact Mercedes-Benz USAs Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-367-6372 or visit their website at https://www.mbvans.com/en/recall-information.
- 10230955Mercedes-Benz Safety Recall #22V-796 A component of the vehicle's park lock system might fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in a vehicle rollaway. This may increase the risk of a crash.
- 10225836Customer Service Advisory was sent regarding Mercedes Benz Recall # 22V360, The communication module's SIM card could become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the digital owner's manual as well as the automatic eCall function would not be available, which could preclude or delay the arrival of emergency responders. This could increase the risk of an injury following an emergency event.
- 10216861Mercedes-Benz has initiated a Recall Campaign for Model Year 2020 Sprinter vehicles to update the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software in these vehicles. To ensure your vehicle is in compliance with emissions regulations and is covered by the full protection of the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could be deemed a lack of proper maintenance on your vehicle. This Recall Campaign does not cover any other components, and standard warranty terms and exclusions apply to those components.
- 10216855Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software, Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software and Dosing Control Unit (DCU) software does not correspond to current series production specifications. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will update the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software, Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software and Dosing Control Unit (DCU) software.
- 10216847MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the communication module's SIM card might become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the manual as well as the automatic eCall function would not be available, which could preclude or delay the arrival of emergency responders. This might increase the risk of an injury following an emergency event.
- 10213099Mercedes-Benz's NHTSA #21V-055 recall for "Updating "eCall" Software.
- 10210157Replace Tire and Loading Information Label Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. Mercedes NHTSA # 22V-073
- 10208783MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if the vehicle is not properly secured in accordance with the parking instructions in the vehicle Operator's Manual, in particular by always engaging the parking brake after shifting to P, the vehicle could roll from its parked position which could increase the risk of a crash. Always secure the van in accordance with the instructions in the Operator's Manual.
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