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2011 Tiffin Allegro

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 1, 2022
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Tiffin Allegro, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and fuel system categories. 8 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes228.6%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Fuel system114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%
  • Tires & wheels114.3%
  • Transmission114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

8 campaigns cover this model year

View all 8

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V841000

EQUIPMENT

Dec 22, 2017
36,005 units potentially affected
The defect: 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
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
16V532000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Jul 13, 2016
10,351 units potentially affected
The defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
The risk: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.Manufacturer number TIFF-100View on NHTSA.gov
15V880000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Dec 28, 2015
14,889 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Jun 1, 2022
Crash reported

The contact owns a 2011 Tiffin RV with a Ford F53 chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 MPH as the vehicle slowed for traffic the brakes failed. The contact crashed into the vehicle directly in front with no damage to the first vehicle. The contact's vehicle sustained damage to the front cap which was cracked and fractured. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the police were not called and no person involved sustained any injuries. The contact drove his vehicle home and did not take the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact observed and determined that the two front brake lines from the master cylinder and the rear driver's side had rusted to the point that the lines were bleeding out the brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

NHTSA ID
11467003
Incident
Apr 19, 2022
Mileage
62,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 29, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRINITY MT3 (N/A) WITH KINGS ST5000 TIRES,(N/A) SIZE: 175/80/13. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED TWO SPLITS ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE OF BOTH THE TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS 1,000.

NHTSA ID
10537913
Incident
Aug 1, 2013
Mileage
1,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jul 17, 2012

A BRACKET HOLDING THE REAR SWAY BAR TO THE CHASSIS ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS MISSING ONE OF TWO BOLTS. THE BRACKET IS BENT AND HANGS USELESSLY FROM THE CHASSIS. THIS 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO WAS BUILT ON A FORD F53 CHASSIS. MULTIPLE REPORTS AT TIFFINRVNETWORK.COM ALERTED ME TO CHECK FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10466315
Incident
Jul 17, 2012
Mileage
5,600 mi
BrakesTransmission
Filed Oct 18, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 20-40 MPH THE BRAKES OVERHEATED AND SMOKE EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THEN CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. UPDATED 10/26/11 *BF UPDATED 11/03/11 *BF UPDATED 12/15/11 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO SLOW THE RV DOWN ON STEEP GRADES. UPDATED 06/08/12 THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED AN ENGINEERING TESTING REPORT. UPDATED 06/22/12

NHTSA ID
10430633
Incident
Aug 3, 2011
Mileage
3,500 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 5, 2011
Fire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SUDDENLY, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO FLAMES, WHICH THE CONTACT STATED ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE LARGE FLAMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED AS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND FACILITY. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A RECALL WHICH COULD POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V416000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: EXHAUST SYSTEM: MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE). THE CONSEQUENCE OCCURRED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

NHTSA ID
10428763
Incident
Oct 1, 2011
Mileage
8,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Mar 26, 2011

THE ALLEGRO RED HAS TWO DIESEL FUEL FILLING PORTS. IT IS A REAR ENGINE DIESEL AND I FILL UP AT TRUCK STOPS WHERE THEY HAVE A FUEL PUMP ON EITHER SIDE. MANY TRUCK DRIVERS USE BOTH PUMPS TO SHORTED THE FILL TIME. HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FILL IS LOWER THAN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND IF YOU USE BOTH PUMPS, YOU CAN OVERFLOW THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FILL AND SPILL DIESEL FUEL BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S SIDE PUMP DOES NOT KNOW THE TANK IS FILLED TO THE LEVEL OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OPENING. TIFFIN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT NO WARNINGS HAS BEEN POSTED TO OWNERS. I HAD THE PROBLEM TWICE BEFORE I WAS AWARE OF THE SITUATION AND CALLED THEM. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE EXCEPT TO TELL ME NOT TO USE BOTH SIDES AT THE SAME TIME.

NHTSA ID
10393468
Incident
Mar 24, 2011

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

Letter to dealer

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. We knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained Kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.

SB-41

STRUCTURE

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. THE PROCEDURE TO SEAL UNDER THE F-TRIM ON ALL ALLEGROS. *JS UPDATED 6/29/15. *TA

SB-37

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER. NEED ALLEGRO CIRCUIT BREAKER UPGRADE TO PREVENT NUISANCE. *LJ

SB-36

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES INC. : SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TWENTY UNIT HAS TWO MISSING SCREWS OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE SCREWS WILL BE ENCLOSED TO MAKE REPAIRS. *LJ

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Tiffin Allegro by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2024200—
2023520—
2022350—
2021550—
2020120—
2019220—
2018430—
2017330—
2016530—
2015050—
2014250—
2013440—
2012430—
2011Viewing680—
20103100—
2009070—
2008270—
2007280—
2006260—
2005270—
2004180—
20031170—
20021050—
20011060—
20001050—
1999440—
1998430—
1997320—
1996200—
1995400—
1994300—
1993200—
1992100—
1991100—
1990100—
1988100—
1986101—
1985100—
1984100—
1983100—
1980010—
1979010—

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.