Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2010 Tiffin Allegro recalls (12)

12 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2010 Tiffin Allegro. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Tiffin dealer.

12recalls

4owner complaints

6+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2010 Tiffin Allegro. Check your Allegro by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2010 Tiffin Allegro recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V841000
Dec 22, 2017Equipment
Problem
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
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 17V841000 →
Visibility · NHTSA 16V532000
Jul 13, 2016Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Problem
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
Risk
If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.
Full recall details for 16V532000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 15V880000
Dec 28, 2015Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Problem
Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Risk
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
Full recall details for 15V880000 →
Electrical System · NHTSA 14V271000
May 22, 2014Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Problem
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.
Risk
A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 14V271000 →
Structure · NHTSA 12V526000
Oct 31, 2012Structure:Frame and Members:Underbody Shields
Problem
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allegro Bus motorcoaches, manufactured from March 2010, through September 2012 and equipped with a Cummins EPA 2010 ISL engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.
Risk
If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix
Tiffin Motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 12V526000 →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 12V327000
Jun 19, 2012Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Risk
REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
TIFFIN WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND AUTHORIZED DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BY DTNA ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Full recall details for 12V327000 →
Power Train · NHTSA 12V215000
Mar 19, 2012Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Problem
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2012 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED. 
Risk
AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH FORD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES. FORD WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661 OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Full recall details for 12V215000 →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 11V452000
Aug 25, 2011Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
Problem
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 PHAETON, MY 2008-2010 BUS, AND MY 2010 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION.
Risk
A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
DAMILER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS PERFORMING RECALL REPAIRS AND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS. THE OWNERS WERE INITIALLY NOTIFIED BY DTNA TRUCKS ON DECEMBER 22, 2009, AND A FOLLOW UP NOTICE WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON JULY 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-547-0712 OR TIFFIN MOTORHOMES AT 1-256-356-8661 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Full recall details for 11V452000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 11V082000
Aug 2, 2011Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Problem
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Full recall details for 11V082000 →
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 11V327000
Jun 15, 2011Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Problem
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010, ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2005, THROUGH APRIL 2010, AND BUILT ON A DAIMLER/FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Risk
THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE CONSISTENTLY UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND FAIL TO PROPERLY INDICATE TO A FOLLOWING VEHICLE THAT THE MOTORHOME HAS SLOWED OR COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA), MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS, WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. (SEE DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-178.) THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Full recall details for 11V327000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 10V585000
Nov 22, 2010Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Problem
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 10V585000 →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 09V496000
Dec 29, 2009Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
Problem
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALLEGRO BUS MODELS WITH POWERGLIDE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES P/NOS. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, SUPPLIED BY KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE. SOME ASSEMBLIES COULD CONTAIN A DRIVE PIN THAT IS BELOW SPECIFICATION AND MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE BRAKE ARM CAUSING SEPARATION OR LOOSENING OF THE PEDAL FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Risk
IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH KONGSBERG TO REMEDY THESE MOTORHOMES. PLEASE SEE KONGSBERG'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-064. KONGSBERG WILL SUPPLY KITS TO TIFFIN. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY TIFFIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 09V496000 →

2010 Tiffin Allegro complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Tiffin Allegro. Tiffin has issued at least 6 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System1
Tires1
Visibility/Wiper1

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (14)
Electrical System (3)
Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
Structure (1)

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Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Tiffin Allegro. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (12-22-2013 THROUGH 10-09-2016), WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE IN RAIN AND/OR SNOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY TYPICALLY STOP MID STROKE AND WILL NOT OPERATE IN ANY OF THE LOW SPEED OR INTERMITTENT SETTINGS.”
2010 TIFFIN ALLEGROMar 6, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10958962
“I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 14V-271. IT REQUIRES AN INLINE FUSE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRES. IT DOES NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WHICH IS WATER GETTING INTO THE FRONT AND REAR CLEARANCE LIGHTS AND CAUSING THEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WHICH MEANS THE VEHICLE WILL BE WITHOUT THE AFFECTIVE LIGHTS DURING OPERATION.”
2010 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUSFeb 19, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10689423
“COMPLAINT: UNAVAILABILITY OF MICHELIN 235/80R 22.5 XRV TIRES. THESE TIRES ARE SPECIFICALLY MANUFACTURED FOR CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. MY ORIGINAL TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED AND I CANNOT LOCATE THESE TIRES FOR PURCHASE ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. COMPLAINTS/QUESTIONS TO MICHELIN HAVE NOT BEEN ANSWERED.”
2010 TIFFIN ALLEGROOct 21, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10649045
“2010 ALLEGRO MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECT THAT EXISTS IN THE CLEARANCE LIGHTS ON THE UNIT.”
2010 TIFFIN ALLEGROJul 31, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10616498

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2010 Tiffin Allegro recalls (12)

12 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2010 Tiffin Allegro. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Tiffin dealer.

12recalls

4owner complaints

6+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2010 Tiffin Allegro. Check your Allegro by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2010 Tiffin Allegro recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V841000

Dec 22, 2017Equipment

Problem: 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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Full recall details for 17V841000 →

Visibility · NHTSA 16V532000

Jul 13, 2016Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
Risk: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.

Full recall details for 16V532000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 15V880000

Dec 28, 2015Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.

Full recall details for 15V880000 →

Electrical System · NHTSA 14V271000

May 22, 2014Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Problem: 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.
Risk: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.

Full recall details for 14V271000 →

Structure · NHTSA 12V526000

Oct 31, 2012Structure:Frame and Members:Underbody Shields

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allegro Bus motorcoaches, manufactured from March 2010, through September 2012 and equipped with a Cummins EPA 2010 ISL engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.
Risk: If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Tiffin Motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Full recall details for 12V526000 →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 12V327000

Jun 19, 2012Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Problem: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Risk: REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: TIFFIN WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND AUTHORIZED DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BY DTNA ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

Full recall details for 12V327000 →

Power Train · NHTSA 12V215000

Mar 19, 2012Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Problem: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2012 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED. 
Risk: AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH FORD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES. FORD WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661 OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Full recall details for 12V215000 →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 11V452000

Aug 25, 2011Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages

Problem: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 PHAETON, MY 2008-2010 BUS, AND MY 2010 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION.
Risk: A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DAMILER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS PERFORMING RECALL REPAIRS AND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS. THE OWNERS WERE INITIALLY NOTIFIED BY DTNA TRUCKS ON DECEMBER 22, 2009, AND A FOLLOW UP NOTICE WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON JULY 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-547-0712 OR TIFFIN MOTORHOMES AT 1-256-356-8661 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Full recall details for 11V452000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 11V082000

Aug 2, 2011Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Problem: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

Full recall details for 11V082000 →

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 11V327000

Jun 15, 2011Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Problem: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010, ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2005, THROUGH APRIL 2010, AND BUILT ON A DAIMLER/FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Risk: THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE CONSISTENTLY UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND FAIL TO PROPERLY INDICATE TO A FOLLOWING VEHICLE THAT THE MOTORHOME HAS SLOWED OR COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA), MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS, WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. (SEE DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-178.) THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

Full recall details for 11V327000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 10V585000

Nov 22, 2010Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Problem: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 09V496000

Dec 29, 2009Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages

Problem: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALLEGRO BUS MODELS WITH POWERGLIDE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES P/NOS. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, SUPPLIED BY KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE. SOME ASSEMBLIES COULD CONTAIN A DRIVE PIN THAT IS BELOW SPECIFICATION AND MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE BRAKE ARM CAUSING SEPARATION OR LOOSENING OF THE PEDAL FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Risk: IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL FUNCTION. EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH KONGSBERG TO REMEDY THESE MOTORHOMES. PLEASE SEE KONGSBERG'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-064. KONGSBERG WILL SUPPLY KITS TO TIFFIN. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY TIFFIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.

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2010 Tiffin Allegro complaints and service bulletins

Most-reported components

Exterior Lighting2

Electrical System1

Tires1

Visibility/Wiper1

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (14)

Electrical System (3)

Engine and Engine Cooling (1)

Structure (1)

What people reported

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Tiffin Allegro. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (12-22-2013 THROUGH 10-09-2016), WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE IN RAIN AND/OR SNOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY TYPICALLY STOP MID STROKE AND WILL NOT OPERATE IN ANY OF THE LOW SPEED OR INTERMITTENT SETTINGS.”

2010 TIFFIN ALLEGROMar 6, 2017

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10958962

“I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 14V-271. IT REQUIRES AN INLINE FUSE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRES. IT DOES NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WHICH IS WATER GETTING INTO THE FRONT AND REAR CLEARANCE LIGHTS AND CAUSING THEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WHICH MEANS THE VEHICLE WILL BE WITHOUT THE AFFECTIVE LIGHTS DURING OPERATION.”

2010 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUSFeb 19, 2015

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10689423

“COMPLAINT: UNAVAILABILITY OF MICHELIN 235/80R 22.5 XRV TIRES. THESE TIRES ARE SPECIFICALLY MANUFACTURED FOR CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. MY ORIGINAL TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED AND I CANNOT LOCATE THESE TIRES FOR PURCHASE ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. COMPLAINTS/QUESTIONS TO MICHELIN HAVE NOT BEEN ANSWERED.”

2010 TIFFIN ALLEGROOct 21, 2014

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10649045

“2010 ALLEGRO MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECT THAT EXISTS IN THE CLEARANCE LIGHTS ON THE UNIT.”

2010 TIFFIN ALLEGROJul 31, 2014

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10616498

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2010 Tiffin Allegro recalls (12)

Every 2010 Tiffin Allegro recall

Equipment · NHTSA 17V841000

Visibility · NHTSA 16V532000

Equipment · NHTSA 15V880000

Electrical System · NHTSA 14V271000

Structure · NHTSA 12V526000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 12V327000

Power Train · NHTSA 12V215000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 11V452000

Equipment · NHTSA 11V082000

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 11V327000

Equipment · NHTSA 10V585000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 09V496000

2010 Tiffin Allegro complaints and service bulletins

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2010 Tiffin Allegro recalls (12)

Every 2010 Tiffin Allegro recall

Equipment · NHTSA 17V841000

Visibility · NHTSA 16V532000

Equipment · NHTSA 15V880000

Electrical System · NHTSA 14V271000

Structure · NHTSA 12V526000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 12V327000

Power Train · NHTSA 12V215000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 11V452000

Equipment · NHTSA 11V082000

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 11V327000

Equipment · NHTSA 10V585000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 09V496000

2010 Tiffin Allegro complaints and service bulletins

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Service bulletins by component

What people reported

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Other Tiffin Allegro model years