Tiffin Allegro Open Road 2013-2018 Trailer Hitches Recall: Detachment Risk
Tiffin recalls 2013-2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes due to potential hitch detachment causing crash risk. Owners must contact Tiffin for free insert plate installation to strengthen frame rail.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Tiffin is recalling certain 2013-2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes because the frame rail may not be strong enough to keep the trailer hitch attached. If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle could become disconnected from the motorhome, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225425-tiffin-allegro-open-road-2013-2018-trailer-hitches-recall-detachment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225425-tiffin-allegro-open-road-2013-2018-trailer-hitches-recall-detachment · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V328000
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“Tiffin Allegro Open Road 2013-2018 Trailer Hitches Recall: Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225425-tiffin-allegro-open-road-2013-2018-trailer-hitches-recall-detachment. Based on NHTSA recall #18V328000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V328000).
Why it’s dangerous
The frame rail in these motorhomes may be too weak to hold the trailer hitch securely. If the hitch detaches during use, the motorhome could become disconnected from the tow vehicle, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Motorhome owners with 2013-2018 Tiffin Allegro Open Road models are affected. Those who frequently tow trailers or use the hitch without proper anchoring are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome is a 2013-2018 Tiffin Allegro Open Road model. The recall began on July 24, 2018, and Tiffin issued interim notifications starting May 31, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tiffin Customer Service
Call 1-256-356-8661 to schedule free installation of an insert plate to strengthen the frame rail.
Check for Existing Repairs
If you already received repairs under recall 17V200, you may need additional repairs for this recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install an insert plate to strengthen the frame rail, free of charge. Tiffin issued owners an interim notification on May 31, 2018. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-109. Note: Some vehicles already remedied as part of recall 17V200 will need the additional repairs covered by this recall.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V328000 (May 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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