2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
4 recalls, 1 complaints - 9 TSBs
14V609000 Sep 30, 2014
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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 5... Read more
Consequence
If the motorhome is loaded to the incorrect specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
14V430000 Jul 16, 2014
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 Allegro Bus recreational vehicles equipped with Villa ISS GSK driver and passenger seats. The seat belt attachment may be incorrect and the seat belt may fray if it rubs along a steel bracket in the seat, reducing its strength. ... Read more
Consequence
The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the correct seat belt installation, or re-assemble the seat belt correctly with proper attachment hardware if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
14E009000 Apr 2, 2014
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
Villa International (Villa) is recalling certain Villa ISS GSK driver and passenger seats. These seats were used in certain model year 2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus, and 2014 American Coach brand American Tradition, Eagle, and Revolution motorhomes. The seat belt attachment may be incorrect and the seat... Read more
Consequence
The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Villa will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers and the manufacturer's dealers will install a spacer and protective sheath onto the retractor side of the seat belt, free of charge. Owners may contact Villa at 1-888-707-7272.
12V526000 Oct 31, 2012
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allegro Bus motorcoaches, manufactured from March 2010, through September 2012 and equipped with a Cummins EPA 2010 ISL engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the... Read more
Consequence
If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin Motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
May 14, 2018
Incident date: May 12, 2018
COOLING SYSTEM FAN DRIVE BELT TENSIONER DEVELOPS CRACKS THAT PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHERE HALF THE BRACKET END AND TWO HEAVY PULLEYS ARE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE BY THE FAST MOVING FAN BELT.. THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN PROBLEM AND TIFFIN HAS REDESIGNED THE BRACKET AND IS REPAIRING ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
9 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 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-268
May 23, 2014
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: EXHAUST TIP AND PIPES FOR MUFFLER ON BUS MODELS NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. *TA
SB-38
Mar 28, 2013
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME 2013 MOTORHOMES WITH SEATBELT BRACKETS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MAY HAVE A LOOSENED NUT. UPDATED 6/29/15 *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
TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS across all model years (1998, 2027).
78
Total Recalls
27
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS - Year by Year
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| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2013 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 3 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |