2007 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY
6 recalls, 7 complaints - 13 TSBs
16V532000 Jul 13, 2016
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
15V880000 Dec 28, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 Lipp... Read more
12V327000 Jun 19, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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 P... Read more
Consequence
REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
11V327000 Jun 15, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
09V110000 Apr 3, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 CHASSIS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MONACO RV ADMIRAL, ARISTA, MONARCH, AND RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED W... Read more
Consequence
THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOSCH BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
08V509000 Oct 7, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
TIFFIN IS RECALLING 3,507 MY 2004-2007 ALLEGRO, ALLEGRO BAY AND ALLERO BUS, MY 2004-2005 PHAETON AND MY 2005-2007 ZEPHYR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION CO... Read more
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
TIFFIN WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 1, 2016
Incident date: Aug 21, 2016
WE WERE TRAVELING IN THE SOUTH PASS OF BIG HORN NATIONAL PARK. THE GRADES WERE LONG AND STEEP. A PERSON PASSED US AND PULLED OVER AND STOPED US AND SAID WE WERE ON FIRE. THE COACH FILLED WITH SMOKE ND I GOT OUT AND FOUND THAT THE AREA ABOVE THE EXAUST PIPE HAD MELTED DOWN ON TO THE PIPE CATCHING ON ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 20, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V327000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SPEED DECREASED AFTER THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 5, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO STRAIGHT DOWN ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 5, 2012
Incident date: Jan 5, 2010
HAD STOPPED FOR FUEL AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 150 MILES. SMELLED BURNING BUT WALK AROUND AND OBSERVATION FOUND NOTHING. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES FURTHER AND PUSHED BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. PUMPING THE BRAKES VIGOROUSLY RESTORED SOME BRAKING. WAS ABLE TO FINISH TRI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 8, 2012
Incident date: Jan 2, 2012
THIS IS A 38' MOTORHOME BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER FRONT ENGINE DIESEL CHASSIS. THIS CHASSIS HAS HYDRAULIC BRAKES (NOT AIR BRAKES). BRAKES FAILED WHILE EXITING A FREEWAY - NARROWLY AVOIDING A CRASH. RETURNING HOME FROM A WEEK AWAY IN AN RV RESORT. STOPPED FOR FUEL ABOUT 10 MILES FROM HOME. NOTICED A ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 5, 2012
Incident date: Sep 2, 2011
BRAKES OVERHEATED, BURNED OUT ABS SENSORS, LOCKED UP REAR BRAKES. THIS RV HAS BOSCH BRAKES INSTALLED, AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS RV'S HAVE A RECALL FOR MOISTURE GETTING IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND HEATING UP AND NOT RELEASING THE BRAKES. FREIGHTLINER OR ANY RV COMPANY WITH BOSCH BRAKES NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 22, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND HE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY
13 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 351150 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | 1 |
Letter to dealer
Nov 10, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. We knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained Kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.
SB-36
Nov 24, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. TWO SCREWS WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE AIR CONDITION UNITS ON THE ROOF. *TA UPDATED 11/24/15. *PE
16AWG
Jul 16, 2015
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
RV: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE CHARGE SOLENOID WIRING IN A RV OR VEHICLE. *TA
16AWG
Jul 16, 2015
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
RV: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE CHARGE SOLENOID WIRING IN A RV OR VEHICLE. *TA
16AWG
Jul 16, 2015
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
RV: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE CHARGE SOLENOID WIRING IN A RV OR VEHICLE. *TA
C85-C86AC
Jun 26, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. ALL TIFFIN MOTORHOMES WILL BE INSTALLING 2 BACK SCREWS OF THE C85 AND C86 A/C'S TO THE ROOF OF ALL TIFFIN MOTORHOMES. *TA.
WI-196
Mar 12, 2013
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME TIFFIN MOTORHOMES NEED DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATBELTS TIGHTENED ON THE MOUNTING BRACKETS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDEWALL. *TA
SB-20
Mar 29, 2008
351150 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: THERE IS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE WATER HEATER BY PASS IN YOUR UNIT. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY IT WAS INCORRECTLY PLUMBED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
SB-21
Mar 18, 2008
350000 EQUIPMENT
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SWITCH BOX GROUNDING LUG. THE TAP SCREW IS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS AT THE LOAD CENTER CAUSING A LOSS OF GROUND. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVE
SB-21
Mar 18, 2008
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SWITCH BOX GROUNDING LUG. THE TAP SCREW IS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS AT THE LOAD CENTER CAUSING A LOSS OF GROUND. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVE
SB-21
Mar 18, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SWITCH BOX GROUNDING LUG. THE TAP SCREW IS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS AT THE LOAD CENTER CAUSING A LOSS OF GROUND. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVE
SB-21
Mar 18, 2008
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SWITCH BOX GROUNDING LUG. THE TAP SCREW IS NOT TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS AT THE LOAD CENTER CAUSING A LOSS OF GROUND. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVE
13
Mar 14, 2007
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. - PANTRY DOOR LOCK. *NJ
NHTSA Safety Investigations, TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE12004
Opened: Feb 17, 2012 , Closed: Aug 17, 2012
Diminished Brake Performance
Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).
PE05014
Opened: Mar 17, 2005 , Closed: Apr 19, 2005
POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF WASHER/DRYER
IN JANUARY 2005, TIFFIN ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN (UNNUMBERED) ENTITLED ?SERVICE BULLETIN FOR POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF WASHER/DRYER.?THE BULLETIN ADDRESSED THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE WASHER AND DRYER COULD MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE MOTORHOME IS BEING DRIVEN.DURING DISCUSSIONS WITH TIFFIN, ODI LEARNED T... Read more
TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY across all model years (1998, 2027).
63
Total Recalls
35
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY - Year by Year
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