Every 2017 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 →Suspension · NHTSA 17V232000
May 4, 2017Suspension:Front:Control Arm
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
- Risk
- A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-108.
Full recall details for 17V232000 →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 →Visibility · NHTSA 16V623000
Aug 26, 2016Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Open Roads vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side wiper arm that may sweep off of the edge of the windshield, when trying to return, the wiper arm may break.
- Risk
- A broken windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side wiper pivot shaft and extending linkage, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-102.
Full recall details for 16V623000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 16V562000
Jul 28, 2016Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Breeze motorhomes manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles have air compressors attached to the engine that may fail due to debris from manufacturing being left in the air intake tube.
- Risk
- Failure of the air compressor may result in the inability to maintain air pressure while driving which would cause the parking brake to set unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and Cummins certified technicians will inspect the air compressor for debris. Engines with no damage will have a new air intake tube installed. Engines with foreign material damage will be repaired by a Cummins certified technician, and have the air intake tube, charge air cooler, and air filter replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-101.
Full recall details for 16V562000 →Visibility · NHTSA 16V638000
Feb 9, 2016Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Bus motorhomes manufactured April 12, 2016, to June 21, 2016. Due to insufficient holding power of the mirror arm swivel mechanism, the passenger side mirror could move while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- If the mirror does not stay in position, it can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit kit to secure the passenger mirror swivel arm mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256- 356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-103.
Full recall details for 16V638000 →
2017 Tiffin Allegro complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Tiffin Allegro. Tiffin has issued at least 5 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
- Engine4
- Engine and Engine Cooling2
- Exterior Lighting2
- Electrical System1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Power Train1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (6)
- Exterior Lighting (5)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (2)
- Electrical System (1)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
Read Tiffin Allegro owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Tiffin Allegro. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“All rear and side marker lights stop functioning without notice. The FCCC Motorhome Chassis rear PDMs is at fault, again (reference NHTSA #20V-404 with at least 2 notices). FCCC provided a work around for PDMs that took care of potential loss of brake and turn signal lights that stop functioning.”
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGROSep 16, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11687725
“Traveling in rain when passenger side windshield wiper came off as the wiper arm traveled past the curve of the windshield. Had to remove the passenger side wiper arm in order to continue in the rain while only able to use driver side wiper.”
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUSAug 11, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11607841
“Two issues, both resulting in derating to 5 mph on a busy freeway. The DEF sensor has had repeated failures, resulting in 7 generations of DEF sensors, all of which have had repeated failures.”
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BREEZEJul 21, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11533749
“/Users/karl/Desktop/Tiffin Dash Lights.df.pdf 12 Aug 2020 Ref VIN[XXX], Tiffin Motorhome 2017 Allegro 31 SA F225 Ford 228WB/22000GVWR 22.5TIRES or is it a F550? I see both F numbers in my documents.”
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRODec 18, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11444238
“In June 2021 at a milage of 10,630 the DEF sensor become faulty and warning lights came when on I-5 interstate, CA. A replacement sensor solve the issue but the new one also getting stuck causing the DEF level not reporting correctly.”
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BREEZEAug 2, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11427521
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