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2022 Tiffin Cahaba

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 6, 2026
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 3, 2024
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2022 Tiffin Cahaba, most frequently naming the driver assistance and electrical categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 17 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance150.0%
  • Electrical150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
24V506000

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Jul 3, 2024
282 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A spare tire that is installed without the correct bolts can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.Manufacturer number TIF-140View on NHTSA.gov
23V297000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Apr 26, 2023
203 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A detached spare tire carrier and molle rack can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.Manufacturer number TIF-129View on NHTSA.gov
23V104000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; SUSPENSION

Feb 20, 2023
243 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.Manufacturer number TIF-128View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Jul 6, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID
11748619
Incident
May 14, 2022

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

CSA-047

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

Mercedes-Benz Campaign #2025070001 Software Update. Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined that on certain Model Years 2017-2021 Sprinter vehicles, the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications. In this case, the IUMPR function of the OBD system might not perform as intended under certain circumstances. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer will update the Engine Control Unit software on your vehicle in connection with this Service Campaign at no charge to you.

MCD-012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Instructions only ( no letter), on how to install a cover on the battery pack box for 2021 and 2022 Cahabas. Instuctions emailed only.

CSA-044

ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

From Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes=Benz is extending the coverage of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve on vehicle from the vehicle's basic warranty of 5 years/100,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles (whichever occurs first) and applies to the vehicle regardless of ownership. Extension is being given because M/B has determined that dimensional variations during engine valve seating may cause the EGR valve to be switched off, and the vehicle may experience a loss of power and enter a limp home mode. The MIL will illuminate and remain illuminated until the vehicle is serviced. When this occurs, the driver may perceive a jerky driving experience while operating the vehicle.

MCD-009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

SB-67

WHEELS

Wheel/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.

SB-066

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On 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.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Tiffin Cahaba by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022Viewing140—
2021030—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.