Every 2018 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 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V068000
Aug 2, 2022Electrical System
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro and Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The buss bar may be improperly secured, which can cause electrical components in the DC Distribution Panel to overheat.
- Risk
- Overheated electrical components can melt and increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the buss bar with a cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-0261. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-120.
Full recall details for 22V068000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V680000
May 11, 2021Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Anchorage
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
Full recall details for 21V680000 →Structure · NHTSA 18V341000
May 25, 2018Structure:Body:Door
- Problem
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
- Risk
- If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
- Fix
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-110.
Full recall details for 18V341000 →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 →
2018 Tiffin Allegro complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Tiffin Allegro. Tiffin has issued at least 4 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
- Engine3
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
- Service Brakes2
- Structure2
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Fuel System, Diesel1
Service bulletins by component
- Exterior Lighting (5)
- Equipment (4)
- Electrical System (2)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Tires (1)
- Wheels (1)
Read Tiffin Allegro owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Tiffin Allegro. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The fuel filler line is chaffing the the chassis frame cut-out where it gets routed to the fuel tank (80 gallon tank). I contacted Tiffin and they sent me a bracket to secure the fuel line from the chassis.”
2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROADJun 13, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11469044
“The contact owns a 2018 Tiffin Allegro Breeze. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the air brakes failed due to low air pressure. The contact stated that he was safely able to pull off the road to avoid a crash.”
2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BREEZEJan 6, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11446515
“The contact owns a 2018 Tiffin Allegro Bus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift as the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning light would illuminate.”
2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUSOct 1, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11435124
“RV Diesel Exhaust Fuel (DEF Head) Sensor failure. These failure rendered our RV drivability limited and us stranded at Cummins dealerships, once in 2019 and again in 2020. We have been full time RV'ers and rely on motorhome getting us from place to place.”
2018 TIFFIN ALLEGROJul 28, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11426798
“The motorhome will go into Check Engine and Low DEF fluid mode with the proper level of fluid in the tank. Once it went into the Limp Mode with the Red Check Engine light coming on without any warning. I had to get the motorhome towed to a service center.”
2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO REDJul 20, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11425639
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