Tiffin Allegro Bus 2009

• Recall 130405 [USA]: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
  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
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 120201 [USA]: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 117454 [USA]: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 103933 [USA]: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
  Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 allegro, 2010-2011 bus and breeze, and 2008-2011 phaeton and zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with led clearance lights made by command electronics, inc. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.
  tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2014. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 95907 [USA]: Reduced brake performance may lead to an increased risk of a crash.
  Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 allegro and allegro bay recreational vehicles equipped with bosch hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
  tiffin will notify the owners, and authorized daimler trucks north america (dtna) dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the brake calipers free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners by dtna on august 6, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
  customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?S vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 77527 [USA]: The brake lights may not illuminate consistently upon brake application and fail to properly indicate to a following vehicle that the motorhome has slowed or come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2006-2010, allegro and allegro bay recreational vehicles, manufactured from january 2005, through april 2010, and built on a daimler/freightliner chassis. The brake lights may be intermittent during light brake applications.
  daimler trucks (dtna), manufacturer of the chassis, will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships, free of charge. (see dtna's recall campaign 10v-178.) the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 86510 [USA]: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
  Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
  tiffin is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 86155 [USA]: If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
  Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 allegro bus models with powerglide chassis equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. Some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.
  tiffin is working with kongsberg to remedy these motorhomes. Please see kongsberg's defect report 09e-064. Kongsberg will supply kits to tiffin. The remedy will be performed by tiffin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 19, 2010. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 87331 [USA]: Under slippery road conditions, when in the abs mode, this wiring problem has the potential to cause one side of the rear wheels to lock while causing little or no braking effort on the opposite side. this may result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
  Tiffin is recalling 329 my 2008-2009 allegro buses. The rear axle abs modulating valve have the potential to be wired incorrectly. The right and left modulator valve harness pin could possibly be reversed at the abs electronic control unit (ecu) connector.
  dealers will remove the reversed pins from the ecu connector and insert them back into their correct position free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact tiffin at 256-356-8661.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 67224 [USA]: Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
  Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
  tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-567). The trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 87443 [USA]: Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
  Tiffin is recalling 23 my 2009 allegro buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. The wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
  tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (please see 08e038). Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
  customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 77650 [USA]: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
  Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
  daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). The recall recall began on september 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and october 8, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
  daimler trucks recall no. Fl-530.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2018046 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain motorhomes equipped with kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by kidde directly. Note: for more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit www.Kidde.Com.

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• Recall 2016389 [Canada]: Visual system
  On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms could break. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arms.

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• Recall 2016035 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain motorhomes equipped with lippert components inc. Electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.

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• Recall 2014264 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  On certain vehicles, the clearance lights may not have been adequately sealed at time of manufacture, allowing water ingress. This could cause an electrical short, potentially resulting in a fire, and cause the lights to fail, decreasing vehicle conspicuity. These issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the affected lights and install an inline fuse.

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• Recall 2011050 [Canada]: Accessories
  Certain refrigerators used in recreational vehicles (rvs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high temperatures that could lead to a fire. An insufficient response time can result in the power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install a thermocouple with a faster response time for all refrigerators with a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch.

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• Recall 2018046 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain motorhomes equipped with kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by kidde directly. Note: for more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit www.Kidde.Com.

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• Recall 2016389 [Canada]: Visual system
  On certain motorhomes, the windshield wiper arms could break. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arms.

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• Recall 2016035 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain motorhomes equipped with lippert components inc. Electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.

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• Recall 2013189 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain motorhomes, the bracket which secures the power steering gear to the chassis may develop cracks. This could allow the steering gear to partially detach from the chassis, which could result in a loss of steering control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering gear mounting bracket, or install a support bracket.

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• Recall 2012075 [Canada]: Accessories
  Certain motorhomes equipped with a spartan chassis may experience an unintended increase in vehicle speed after the cruise control is set. Then, if the brake is applied and released, cruise control function may resume and the vehicle speed may continue to increase. An unexpected moderate increase in vehicle speed may go unnoticed by the driver and, depending on traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: owners are advised to contact spartan motor chassis, inc. At 800-393-8861, to locate an authorized repair facility. The remedy consists of replacing the cruise control switch and reprogramming the control module.

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• Recall 2011320 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorhomes, the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen, rotate around its shaft, and swing in front of the accelerator pedal. Should the brake pedal arm contact and engage the accelerator pedal, it could result in extended stopping distances and a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will install a c-clamp assembly to the brake pedal arm.

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• Recall 2011050 [Canada]: Accessories
  Certain refrigerators used in recreational vehicles (rvs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high temperatures that could lead to a fire. An insufficient response time can result in the power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install a thermocouple with a faster response time for all refrigerators with a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch.

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• Recall 2010007 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles equipped with an adjustable brake pedal assembly, a drive pin that is below specification may become disengaged from the brake arm, causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly. If the drive pin becomes disengaged from the brake pedal assembly it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will install a secondary pin retention system.

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• Recall 2009073 [Canada]: Other
  On certain motorhomes, after some period of use the trailer hitches may develop stress fractures which could result in hitch separation. Loss of towed unit may cause a crash, resulting in property damage, personal injuries or death. Correction: spartan chassis dealers will inspect and repair affected hitch assemblies.

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• Recall 2009118 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the rear axle abs modulating valve may have been wired incorrectly - the right and left modulator valve harness pin could have been reversed at the abs electronic control unit (ecu) connector. Under slippery road conditions, when in the abs mode, this wiring problem could cause one side of the rear wheels to lock, while applying little or no braking to the opposite side. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash, resulting in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealer will reverse the harness pins inside the ecu connector.

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