2012 Tiffin ALLEGRO: complaints, problems and recalls

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 SHOCK ABSORBERS. COMPLAINED TO LAMESA RV SAN DIEGO AND THEY JUST LEFT BY RIG ON THEIR LOT FOR A WEEK. SAID THEY COULD FIND NO FAULT. TALK TO ROADMASTER (SUSPENSION SPECIALISTS) AND THEY SAID I SHOULD PUT AN AUXILIARY ANTI-SWAY BAR 1 3/4" NEXT TO THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,081 miles reported. Look up ODI 10514730 at NHTSA ↗

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 NOISE AND IT GRADUALLY BECAME LOUDER, AS IF SOMETHING WERE LOOSE IN THE FURNACE. THERE WAS ALSO A UNIQUE ODOR, AS IF SOMETHING WERE BURNING. EVERY TIME THE SUBURBAN PROPANE FURNACE WAS IN USE, THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER, AND THE ODOR BECAME WORSE. A SERVIC…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10551253 at NHTSA ↗

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 DO IT AGAIN IN THAT DRIVE CYCLE. IT DOES NOT DO IT EVERY TIME. IT HAS DONE IT APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES. ALL UNDER THE EXACT SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE ARE NO DTC'S STORED. IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. I WILL NOT PULL INTO TRAFFIC W…

Owner-reported narrative. 9,546 miles reported. Look up ODI 10575463 at NHTSA ↗

[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 CRACKED AND SEPARATED, CAUSING THE HITCH AND TOW BAR TO SAG. THE TOW HITCH IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WITH THREE BOLTS ON EACH SIDE. THE CRACKS HAD EXTENDED PAST THE REAR BOLTS AND CENTER BOLTS ON EACH SIDE. HAD THE CRACKS CONTINUED TO THE THIRD B…

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10820111 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2012-03-19 (March 19, 2012)

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 INDICATOR IN THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED. 

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 1-866-436-7332.

Reported: 2015-12-28 (December 28, 2015)

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 from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.

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 Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.

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.