1997 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
2 recalls, 3 complaints - 13 TSBs
11V082000 Feb 8, 2011
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO P... Read more
Consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OW... Read more
07V517000 Nov 5, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THESE REFRIGERATORS MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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. ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Jun 16, 2005
Incident date: May 9, 2005
1997 ALLEGRO BAY WINDSHIELD SEPARATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FROM THE CENTER POST. *MR A LOUD NOISE EMANATING FROM THE MOTORHOME DUE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE HALF OF THE WINDSHIELD SEPARATING FROM THE CENTERPOST. THE WINDSHIELD DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT. THE MECHANIC OBSERVED THAT THE FASTENERS AND THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 25, 2001
Incident date: Oct 25, 2001
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION SPEEDOMETER WILL INTERMITTENTLY REGISTER A SPEED OF ZERO. ALSO, WHILE BEING PACED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED 50 MPH WHILE THE OTHER VEHICLE REGISTERED 70 MPH. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED SPEEDOMETER TWO TIMES, BUT HAS FAILED TO EFFECTIVELY REMEDY THE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 22, 2000
STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, WEIGHT AND BALANCE FACTORS WITHIN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION SYSTEM. MJS
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
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 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 351150 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
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.
SB-41
Mar 12, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. THE PROCEDURE TO SEAL UNDER THE F-TRIM ON ALL ALLEGROS. *JS 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
SB-23
Jun 6, 2008
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A WIRE IS NOT HOOKED UP AND NEEDS TO BE. THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM WILL WORK UNTIL ITS PROGRAM FOR A DESTINATION AND GET THE PATH TO THE DESTINATION. CSC LET
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, TIFFIN ALLEGRO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA86009
Opened: Mar 10, 1986 , Closed: Oct 1, 1987
OVERLOAD
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:TIFFIN USES THE CHEVROLETASTRO MINI VAN FOR 21 FOOT MICRO-MINI ALLEGRO MOTORHOME.TIFFINREPLACES THE REAR AXLE OF THE STOCK ASTRO WITH A CHEVROLET C-10LIGHT TRUCK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY TO INCREASE ITS WEIGHT RATING TO7,000 POUNDS. (ASTRO HAS A 5,600 POUND GVWR).A... Read more
TIFFIN ALLEGRO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TIFFIN ALLEGRO across all model years (1979, 2023).
137
Total Recalls
208
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
TIFFIN ALLEGRO - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 9 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 | View |
| 2010 | 10 | 4 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 13 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 23 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 19 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 22 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 2 | 3 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |