Every 2016 Tiffin Allegro recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 23V643000
Sep 20, 2023Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2016-2024 Allegro Bus, and 2017-2024 Zephyr motorhomes. The 240-Volt induction cooktop may not be grounded, which can create an electrical shock hazard if the wires short-circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical shock can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a ground for the metal junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-133.
Full recall details for 23V643000 →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 →
2016 Tiffin Allegro complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Tiffin Allegro, reporting 1 fires. 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
- Engine2
- Electrical System1
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
- Seat Belts1
- Service Brakes1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (6)
- Exterior Lighting (4)
- Electrical System (2)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Hybrid Propulsion System (1)
- Power Train (1)
Read Tiffin Allegro owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Tiffin Allegro. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 AT ABOUT 3:00 PM, MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I - 76 IN COMMERCE CITY, A SUBURB OF DENVER, COLORADO.”
2016 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROADOct 19, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11034519
Fire
“THE TIFFIN ALLEGRO PHAETON 44OH WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF OUR HOME ON JANUARY 2, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30AM OUR HOME SECURITY CAMERA CAPTURED A FIRE START IN THE WET BAY AREA. THE FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE ENTIRE CENTER SECTION OF THE VEHICLE.”
2016 TIFFIN ALLEGROSep 29, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11030594
“The DEF headers (level sensors) are a known issue with these motor homes and many other diesel vehicles dating back to 2010 to even new ones today.”
2016 TIFFIN ALLEGROJul 23, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11533876
“THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 18 VERTICAL POSTS (SQUARE STEEL TUBE) THAT CONECT AND SUSPEND THE COACH FLOOR FRAME APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES ABOVE THE CHASSIS RAILS.”
2016 TIFFIN ALLEGROJan 30, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11065976
“WHERE THE METAL RING THAT THE SEAT BELT SLIDES THROUGH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME OF THE MOTOR HOME ABOVE THE PASSENGERS RIGHT SHOLDER AND THE DRIVERS LEFT SHOULDER THE MOUNT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT PARTS.”
2016 TIFFIN ALLEGRONov 5, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10788704
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