2018 Tiffin ALLEGRO RED: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
14,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Tires: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2019: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11165150 · 2019-01-08 (January 8, 2019)
THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL FOR VALVE STEM STABILIZER,18V194. HOWEVER MY COACH IS NOT LISTED. I HAVE HAD TWO INSIDE FLAT TIRES GO FLAT BECAUSE THE STABILIZER DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE AND ALLOWS THE VALVE STEM TO RUB A WHOLE IN ITSELF BY ACTION AGAINST THE WHEEL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11165150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11206565 · 2019-05-09 (May 9, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ENTRY DOOR UNINTENTIONALLY OPENED TWICE WHILE THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS LOCKED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DEAD BOLT ATTACHED TO THE DOOR FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENERAL RV CENTER (14000 AUTOMALL DR, HUNTLEY, IL 60142 [phone removed]) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11206565 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11425639 · 2021-07-20 (July 20, 2021)
The motorhome will go into Check Engine and Low DEF fluid mode with the proper level of fluid in the tank. Once it went into the Limp Mode with the Red Check Engine light coming on without any warning. I had to get the motorhome towed to a service center. After the service center performed work to clear the code, I was able to drive it for 40 mins before the Check Engine light came on again....
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11425639 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V841000 · Equipment
Reported: 2017-12-22 (December 22, 2017)
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' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
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 information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V341000 · Structure:Body:Door
Reported: 2018-05-25 (May 25, 2018)
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence: If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-110.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V680000 · Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Anchorage
Reported: 2021-11-05 (November 5, 2021)
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
NHTSA campaign record ↗