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2012 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 Jan 13, 2016
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Tiffin Allegro, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, body & structure and driver assistance categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 7 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

  • Other / unspecified228.6%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Driver assistance114.3%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Fuel system114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%

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

3 campaigns cover this model year

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
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
12V215000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Mar 19, 2012
1,250 units potentially affected
The defect: 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. 
The risk: 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.
The 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.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Jan 13, 2016

[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 BOLT, THE TOW HITCH, TOW BAR, SAFETY CABLES, AND TOWED VEHICLE WOULD HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE HITCH TO THE FRAME WERE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" SMALLER THAN THE DIAMETER OF BOLT HOLES. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF FRICTION, HEAT, AND DISTORTION OF THE WASHERS. THE HITCH HAS ONLY BEEN USED TO TOW A VEHICLE WEIGHING LESS THAN THE RATING OF THE TOW HITCH. THE HITCH HAS NEVER BEEN USED TO TOW A VEHICLE OR TRAILER WITH A TONGUE WEIGHT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10820111
Incident
Aug 1, 2015
Mileage
20,000 mi
Driver assistanceEngineFuel system
Filed Mar 29, 2014

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 WITHOUT TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE NOW UNLESS IT IS A RIGHT TURN ONLY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SINCE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE UP TO SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF IT FAILS TO ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC. *TR

NHTSA ID
10575463
Incident
Dec 5, 2013
Mileage
9,546 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 4, 2013

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 SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE FURNACE AND FOUND A BROKEN BLOWER FAN WITH PARTS OF THE FAN ON THE FIRE BOX OF THE PROPANE FURNACE. THE BLOWER FAN WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND BROKE DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ID
10551253
Incident
Nov 4, 2013
Suspension
Filed Jun 2, 2013

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 ONE FORD PUT ON. FORD KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM AS MYSTRIPPED CHASSIS CAME WITH FRONT AND REAR ANTI-SWAY BARS PLUS A HEAVY DUTY FRONT TRACK BAR.(I HAVE THE ORIGINAL F550 ORDER) SOLUTION: ROADMASTER AUXILIARY ANTI-SWAY BAR. NO MORE SWAY ON MY RIG. $1109.00. *TR

NHTSA ID
10514730
Incident
Aug 9, 2012
Mileage
2,081 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

MCD-009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Stopped using the lights we had been using due to expense. Replaced with these, but these new lights have to be wired in instead of just clicking in. These are the instructions to wire in.

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-36

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. TWO SCREWS WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE AIR CONDITION UNITS ON THE ROOF. *TA UPDATED 11/24/15. *PE

16AWG

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

RV: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE CHARGE SOLENOID WIRING IN A RV OR VEHICLE. *TA

C85-C86AC

EQUIPMENT

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. ALL TIFFIN MOTORHOMES WILL BE INSTALLING 2 BACK SCREWS OF THE C85 AND C86 A/C'S TO THE ROOF OF ALL TIFFIN MOTORHOMES. *TA.

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

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—
2012Viewing430—
2011680—
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.