Every 2015 Tiffin Allegro recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 18V328000
May 17, 2018Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. Insufficient strength of the frame rail may allow the tow hitch to detach from the motorhome.
- Risk
- If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V328000 →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 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 17V200000
Mar 23, 2017Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. The tow hitch on these vehicles may can detach from the coach under heavy loading or hard braking conditions.
- Risk
- If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin Motorhomes customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 17V200000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V692000
Sep 26, 2016Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes manufactured April 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a tow hitch with a weight capacity sticker that may indicate an incorrect weight capacity.
- Risk
- If the hitch is loaded to the weight on sticker, the hitch may fail and the towed vehicle can separate from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and send them a corrected label to replace the incorrect label, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-104.
Full recall details for 16V692000 →Steering · NHTSA 16V397000
Feb 6, 2016Steering:Gear Box:Mounting Bracket
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Allegro Phaeton and 2015-2016 Allegro Bus trucks manufactured October 1, 2014 to August 1, 2015, equipped with certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
- Risk
- The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on August 17, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 16V397000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 15V297000
May 19, 2015Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.(Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015 Allegro Red 36 QSA, Allegro Red 38 QBA, Phaeton 40 QBH, and Phaeton 40 QKH motorhomes manufactured April 22, 2014, to May 8, 2015. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the slide-out controller and cause the "switch out" connection to short, and cause the motorhome slide-out section to extend while the motorhome is moving.
- Risk
- If the slide-out opens during transit, there is an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay to disconnect the power source of the slide-out, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 15V297000 →Equipment · NHTSA 14V609000
Sep 30, 2014Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Allegro Bus 45 foot LP, 37 foot, and 40 foot motorhomes. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states the front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the motorhome is loaded to the incorrect specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners and send a corrected sticker for the customer to put over the incorrect sticker, free of charge. The recall began early October 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Full recall details for 14V609000 →
2015 Tiffin Allegro complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Tiffin Allegro. Tiffin has issued at least 9 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
- Structure2
- Engine1
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages1
- Steering1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (14)
- Exterior Lighting (5)
- Electrical System (4)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (2)
- Visibility (1)
Read Tiffin Allegro owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Tiffin Allegro. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a [removed] The contact stated while the RV was parked, the contact became aware that the console cabinet screws had detached. The contact stated that due to the failure, the console cabinet had lowered and several of the screws had fallen onto the floor.”
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROADAug 13, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11680344
“IN NORMAL CROSS WIND CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE IS NEARLY UNCONTROLLABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE WIND WILL MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEXT LANE WITHOUT WARNING. IT TAKES AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF STRENGTH TO CORRECT THE STEERING BACK TO THE ORIGINAL LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.”
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO REDJul 16, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11339700
“THIS IS NOT A SINGLE ISOLATED INCIDENT. THERE HAVE BEEN A LARGE NUMBER OF OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION.”
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUSSep 8, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11128294
“THE ENTRY DOOR OF THE RV IS THE ONE AND ONLY DOOR. IT HAS COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING, IN A LEFT TURN (SO IT FLEW OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE) AND IT HAS GOTTEN STUCK CLOSED WITH ME INSIDE. I AM UNDECIDED WHICH MADE ME FEEL MORE UNCOMFORTABLE.”
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROADAug 24, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11122020
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 (NA) TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID, SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION, AND GASKETS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS REPAIRED.”
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO REDMay 2, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10983016
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