2001 Tiffin Allegro Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2001 Tiffin Allegro, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Other / unspecified422.2%
- Brakes211.1%
- Electrical211.1%
- Tires & wheels211.1%
- Body & structure211.1%
- Suspension15.6%
- Visibility15.6%
- Driver assistance15.6%
- Engine15.6%
- Fuel system15.6%
- Exterior lighting15.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH STATED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOILER TUBE IGNITES. INSTEAD, THE ACTUAL REPAIR WOULD ONLY CONTAIN THE FIRE, RATHER THAN PREVENT THE FIRE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER AND PART NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 10-29-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKAGE AND THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT COOLING PROPERLY. THE POWER CONVERTER FAILED, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND A SWITCH ON THE FLUID RESERVOIR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. UPDATED 10/30/08. *JB
WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, THE MOTOR HOME WAS TOTALED.*AK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM A PROPANE FURNACE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE EXHAUST FAN BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. *TC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
2001 ALLEGRO RV WITH WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. "BRAKE DRAGGING" ISSUE. DROVE THROUGH A SMALL TOWN AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHERE I HAD TO STOP AT THREE STOP LIGHTS. AFTER LEAVING THE TOWN AT ABOUT 50 MPH I SMELLED A BRAKE BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. STOPPED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKES WERE SMOKING. STOPPED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES UNTIL I COULD TOUCH THE BRAKE DISKS WITH MY HAND AND RESUMED TRAVEL. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING AGAIN. I STOPPED FOR A HOUR TILL THE BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY COOL TO THE TOUCH AND CONTINUED 30 MINUTES TO MY HOME WITH NO MORE PROBLEMS. REPLACED BRAKE FLUID. WORKHORSE INFORMED ME THAT MY BRAKES WERE NOT COVERED IN THE BRAKE RECALL AFTER I TOLD THEM THAT IT MET THE CAME CONDITIONS AND PROBLEMS OF THE VEHICLES WHAT WERE HAVING "BRAKE DRAGGING" PROBLEMS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY SMELLED A BURNING ODOR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS AND CALIPERS OVER HEATED AND MELTED. WHEN THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH WORKHORSE, THEY WERE TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V110000 RELATED TO THE SERVICE BRAKES FOR THE HYDRAULICS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, THE MOTOR HOME WAS TOTALED.*AK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM A PROPANE FURNACE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE EXHAUST FAN BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. *TC
INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AT TIMES, WHICH CAUSED A STABILIZATION PROBLEM, THE WINDOW COVERINGS WOULD NOT STAY UP DURING VIBRATION OF DRIVING , THE DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR WITH A SCREEN ON THE TOP PIECE WOULD CONSTANTLY FALL DOWN, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD BECOME UNPLUGGED WITH VIBRATION OR WOULD GET KNOCKED OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ENGAGED, THERE WAS NO WATER PRESSURE VALVE SYSTEM AND THE WATER WOULD CUT OFF, THERE WAS A WATER LEAK IN THE WATER SYSTEM, THE VERTICAL VINYL STRIP CRACKED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE HYDRAULIC LINES WERE HANGING FREELY AND RUBBING THE FRONT WHEEL. (2001 ALLEGRO) *SC *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF RV TIRE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND NEARLY CAUSING A ROLLOVER INCIDENT. *TR
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 3 BLOWOUTS AT AROUND 60 MPH WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE. LOCATIONED FRONT RIGHT INSIDE, AND FRONT LEFT INSIDE. MILEAGE WAS BETWEEN 18000 AND 20285, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK THE FIRST TIRE BLEW AND THE FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED, THERE WAS DAMAGE IN THE WHEEL WELL FIBERGLASS RIM, THE SECOND TIRE BLEW ON THE RIGHT INSIDE, AND THE THIRD TIRE LEFT INSIDE BLEW CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
2001 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RV INFESTED WITH RODENTS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD *JS
INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AT TIMES, WHICH CAUSED A STABILIZATION PROBLEM, THE WINDOW COVERINGS WOULD NOT STAY UP DURING VIBRATION OF DRIVING , THE DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR WITH A SCREEN ON THE TOP PIECE WOULD CONSTANTLY FALL DOWN, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD BECOME UNPLUGGED WITH VIBRATION OR WOULD GET KNOCKED OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ENGAGED, THERE WAS NO WATER PRESSURE VALVE SYSTEM AND THE WATER WOULD CUT OFF, THERE WAS A WATER LEAK IN THE WATER SYSTEM, THE VERTICAL VINYL STRIP CRACKED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE HYDRAULIC LINES WERE HANGING FREELY AND RUBBING THE FRONT WHEEL. (2001 ALLEGRO) *SC *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AT TIMES, WHICH CAUSED A STABILIZATION PROBLEM, THE WINDOW COVERINGS WOULD NOT STAY UP DURING VIBRATION OF DRIVING , THE DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR WITH A SCREEN ON THE TOP PIECE WOULD CONSTANTLY FALL DOWN, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD BECOME UNPLUGGED WITH VIBRATION OR WOULD GET KNOCKED OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ENGAGED, THERE WAS NO WATER PRESSURE VALVE SYSTEM AND THE WATER WOULD CUT OFF, THERE WAS A WATER LEAK IN THE WATER SYSTEM, THE VERTICAL VINYL STRIP CRACKED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE HYDRAULIC LINES WERE HANGING FREELY AND RUBBING THE FRONT WHEEL. (2001 ALLEGRO) *SC *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AT TIMES, WHICH CAUSED A STABILIZATION PROBLEM, THE WINDOW COVERINGS WOULD NOT STAY UP DURING VIBRATION OF DRIVING , THE DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR WITH A SCREEN ON THE TOP PIECE WOULD CONSTANTLY FALL DOWN, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD BECOME UNPLUGGED WITH VIBRATION OR WOULD GET KNOCKED OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ENGAGED, THERE WAS NO WATER PRESSURE VALVE SYSTEM AND THE WATER WOULD CUT OFF, THERE WAS A WATER LEAK IN THE WATER SYSTEM, THE VERTICAL VINYL STRIP CRACKED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE HYDRAULIC LINES WERE HANGING FREELY AND RUBBING THE FRONT WHEEL. (2001 ALLEGRO) *SC *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE RECALL # IS 05S28 FOR THE SPEED CONTROL ON MY RV. I TOOK MY RV IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED . THE DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE SPEED CONTROL AND SAID THAT THE REPAIR HARNESS WOULD BE IN IN THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2007. I CALLED ON THE 14TH OF DECEMBER 2007 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE HARNESSWOULD NOT BE IN UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THE REASON FOR THE RECALL IS THAT THE SPEED CONTROL WOULD CAUSE A FIRE WHETHER IT WAS IN OPERATION OR NOT. MY RV IDS A 2001 TIFFIN ALLEGRO WITH A FORD CHASIS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY MORE INFORMATION. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AT TIMES, WHICH CAUSED A STABILIZATION PROBLEM, THE WINDOW COVERINGS WOULD NOT STAY UP DURING VIBRATION OF DRIVING , THE DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR WITH A SCREEN ON THE TOP PIECE WOULD CONSTANTLY FALL DOWN, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD BECOME UNPLUGGED WITH VIBRATION OR WOULD GET KNOCKED OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ENGAGED, THERE WAS NO WATER PRESSURE VALVE SYSTEM AND THE WATER WOULD CUT OFF, THERE WAS A WATER LEAK IN THE WATER SYSTEM, THE VERTICAL VINYL STRIP CRACKED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE HYDRAULIC LINES WERE HANGING FREELY AND RUBBING THE FRONT WHEEL. (2001 ALLEGRO) *SC *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH STATED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOILER TUBE IGNITES. INSTEAD, THE ACTUAL REPAIR WOULD ONLY CONTAIN THE FIRE, RATHER THAN PREVENT THE FIRE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER AND PART NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 10-29-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKAGE AND THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT COOLING PROPERLY. THE POWER CONVERTER FAILED, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND A SWITCH ON THE FLUID RESERVOIR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. UPDATED 10/30/08. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LEANED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AT TIMES, WHICH CAUSED A STABILIZATION PROBLEM, THE WINDOW COVERINGS WOULD NOT STAY UP DURING VIBRATION OF DRIVING , THE DOUBLE HUNG WINDOW LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR WITH A SCREEN ON THE TOP PIECE WOULD CONSTANTLY FALL DOWN, THE BACK UP CAMERA WOULD BECOME UNPLUGGED WITH VIBRATION OR WOULD GET KNOCKED OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ENGAGED, THERE WAS NO WATER PRESSURE VALVE SYSTEM AND THE WATER WOULD CUT OFF, THERE WAS A WATER LEAK IN THE WATER SYSTEM, THE VERTICAL VINYL STRIP CRACKED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE HYDRAULIC LINES WERE HANGING FREELY AND RUBBING THE FRONT WHEEL. (2001 ALLEGRO) *SC *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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