NHTSA Campaign 17V200000
TRAILER HITCHES
Issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · Reported Mar 23, 2017 · 4,990 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. The tow hitch on these vehicles may can detach from the coach under heavy loading or hard braking conditions.
Consequence
If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin Motorhomes customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFIN | ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD | 2011 | 4,990 |
| TIFFIN | ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD | 2012 | 4,990 |
| TIFFIN | ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD | 2013 | 4,990 |
| TIFFIN | ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD | 2014 | 4,990 |
| TIFFIN | ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD | 2015 | 4,990 |
| TIFFIN | ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD | 2016 | 4,990 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V200000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.