2012 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
3 recalls, 8 complaints - 8 TSBs
17V841000 Dec 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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' Fir... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 i... Read more
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
12V215000 Mar 19, 2012
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2012 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR IN... Read more
Consequence
AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH FORD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES. FORD WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661 OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-... Read more
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Jan 13, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
[XXX]--I WAS TOWING A VEHICLE BEHIND A TIFFIN MOTOR HOME. A TOW BAR ATTACHES THE TOWED VEHICLE TO THE MOTOR HOME TOW HITCH. THE TOW BAR BEGAN TO SAG WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. THE TOW HITCH IS WELDED TO A TIFFIN INSTALLED FRAME, THAT IS WELDED TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE TIFFIN INSTALLED FRAME C... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES
Jan 13, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
[XXX]--I WAS TOWING A VEHICLE BEHIND A TIFFIN MOTOR HOME. A TOW BAR ATTACHES THE TOWED VEHICLE TO THE MOTOR HOME TOW HITCH. THE TOW BAR BEGAN TO SAG WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. THE TOW HITCH IS WELDED TO A TIFFIN INSTALLED FRAME, THAT IS WELDED TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE TIFFIN INSTALLED FRAME C... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 5, 2013
SHORTLY AFTER ENGINE START AND DURING OR SHORTLY AFTER WARM-UP, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE LOSES ALL POWER. IF YOU HOLD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ONE POSITION, IT WILL REMAIN AT IDLE. IF YOU PUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OR PUSH TO THE FLOOR, IT WILL CATCH UP AND ACCELERATE. IT WILL NOT D... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 5, 2013
SHORTLY AFTER ENGINE START AND DURING OR SHORTLY AFTER WARM-UP, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE LOSES ALL POWER. IF YOU HOLD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ONE POSITION, IT WILL REMAIN AT IDLE. IF YOU PUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OR PUSH TO THE FLOOR, IT WILL CATCH UP AND ACCELERATE. IT WILL NOT D... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 5, 2013
SHORTLY AFTER ENGINE START AND DURING OR SHORTLY AFTER WARM-UP, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE LOSES ALL POWER. IF YOU HOLD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ONE POSITION, IT WILL REMAIN AT IDLE. IF YOU PUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OR PUSH TO THE FLOOR, IT WILL CATCH UP AND ACCELERATE. IT WILL NOT D... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Nov 4, 2013
Incident date: Nov 4, 2013
LETTER FROM SENATOR FEINSTEIN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT WHO BELIEVES A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC FAN/BLOWER IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS; ATTN: MEENA VISVANATHAN. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROPANE FURNACE PRODUCED A RATTLING NOI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Nov 4, 2013
Incident date: Nov 4, 2013
LETTER FROM SENATOR FEINSTEIN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT WHO BELIEVES A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC FAN/BLOWER IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS; ATTN: MEENA VISVANATHAN. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROPANE FURNACE PRODUCED A RATTLING NOI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 2, 2013
Incident date: Aug 9, 2012
EXTREME AMOUNT OF SWAY. TWISTY ROADS HAVE TO BE UNDER POSTED SPEED LIMIT. FREEWAY TRAVEL IS AFFECTED BY WIND, SEMI'S AND OTHER HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD ON TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. COMPLAINED TO TIFFIN MOTORS AND WAS TOLD TO GET A BETTER SET OF SH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
8 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 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.
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
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 3 | 8 | |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 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 |