2013 Tiffin ALLEGRO: complaints, problems and recalls

WHILE DRIVING RV WITH FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS ENCOUNTERED VIOLENT SIDE TO SIDE ROCKING WHEN FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HITS CERTAIN BRIDGE JOINTS, POTHOLES OR ROADWAY DIPS NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD,ACTS LIKE TIRE BLEW, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. MUST STOP COMPLETELY TO STOP SIDE TO SIDE ROCKING.THIS IS ON 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10839025 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. WHILE WALKING DOWN THE STEPS OF THE VEHICLE, THE STEP BOLTS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE STEP BOLTS WERE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V880000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. UPDATED 05/26/16*LJ *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10855298 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED 34QFA (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V880000 (EQUIPMENT). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10855316 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO 36LA MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL DOORS ON THE MOTOR HOME WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. WHILE IN A SECOND VEHICLE DRIVING BEHIND THE MOTOR HOME, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME WAS LEANING LOWER THEN THE DRIVER SIDE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WELDING ATTACHING THE RV SECTION TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE WAS FRACTURED AND DAMAGED, CAUSING THE RV BODY TO LEAN AND BECOME IMBALANCED AND THE DOORS TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO SECURE. IN ADDITION, AN ELECTRIC…

Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11132840 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2013-05-07 (May 7, 2013)

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 Breeze and Allegro motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Consequence: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began June 24, 2013. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Reported: 2013-12-19 (December 19, 2013)

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Allegro 33AA motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace. In the affected vehicles, the fireplace may ignite a piece of exposed wood inside the electric fireplace.

Consequence: If the exposed piece of wood ignites, the rest of the motorhome could also catch fire.

Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to keep heat from the exposed wood, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

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.