Tiffin Allegro 2006

• Recall 95905 [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.

  Show Content

• Recall 77525 [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 .

  Show Content

• Recall 80223 [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 motorhomes 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 motorhomes 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 safety recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
  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 .

  Show Content

• Recall 86506 [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 .

  Show Content

• Recall 88051 [USA]: The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
  Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
  workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
  workhorse recall no. 50901-c and 51101-c.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 .

  Show Content

• Recall 67214 [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 .

  Show Content

• Recall 79886 [USA]: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
  Tiffin is recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
  tiffin will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 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.

  Show Content

• Recall 72886 [USA]: The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
  Certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
  tiffin is working with freightliner to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 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.

  Show Content

• Recall 61679 [USA]: When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
  On certain motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
  dealers will replace the changeover box. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
  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.

  Show Content

• 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.

  Show Content

• Recall 2006208 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain motorhomes equipped with workhorse custom chassis, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result in the underhood area which may result in a fire. Correction: dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.

  Show Content

• Recall 2006341 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles equipped with workhorse custom chassis, an incorrect steering intermediate shaft may have been installed. The incorrect part has a finer pitch spline. Use of the incorrect part may cause the spline not to match correctly with the steering gear input shaft. This could cause the spline to strip if the steering wheel is turned with a significant amount of force. This failure is likely only to occur when the vehicle is stopped or during tight turning manoeuvres at very low speeds. This condition may result in a loss of steering control. Correction: dealers will replace the shaft.

  Show Content

• 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.

  Show Content

• Recall 2012196 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorhomes, long periods of non-driving may cause the brake calipers to stick in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end which, if undetected, could eventually lead to a soft brake pedal condition due to brake fluid boil. This could increase stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake calipers.

  Show Content

• Recall 2011214 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorhomes, the stop lamps may operate intermittently during light braking applications. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the hydraulic brake light switch assembly.

  Show Content

• 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.

  Show Content

• Recall 2009065 [Canada]: Other
  On certain motorhomes equipped with a dometic corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: dealers will install a secondary burner housing.

  Show Content

• Recall 2006208 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain motorhomes equipped with workhorse custom chassis, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result in the underhood area which may result in a fire. Correction: dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip.

  Show Content

• Recall 2006341 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles equipped with workhorse custom chassis, an incorrect steering intermediate shaft may have been installed. The incorrect part has a finer pitch spline. Use of the incorrect part may cause the spline not to match correctly with the steering gear input shaft. This could cause the spline to strip if the steering wheel is turned with a significant amount of force. This failure is likely only to occur when the vehicle is stopped or during tight turning manoeuvres at very low speeds. This condition may result in a loss of steering control. Correction: dealers will replace the shaft.

  Show Content

• 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.

  Show Content

• 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.

  Show Content

• 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.

  Show Content

• 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.

  Show Content

• Recall 2008103 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the steering gear may have been assembled with an incorrect recirculating ball spacer which could allow the recirculating balls to escape from the ball circuit, resulting in a loss of steering. The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering control could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the steering gear assembly.

  Show Content

• Recall 2008239 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorhomes, the internal rubber check valve inside the bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent and presents a potential delay or failure in applying the parking brakes; potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away. Should this occur, the unattended roll away vehicle could strike a bystander or cause property damage. Correction: dealers will install a check valve repair kit.

  Show Content

• 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.

  Show Content

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Diminished brake performance investigation # PE12004

  There is no summary currently available
  

  Show Content

I read recently in a tiffin magazine (volume 13, #1) about a carlisle hydraulic park brake failure. I am the original owner. Although i have not experienced a failure yet, i am anticipating such failure.

Nhtsa campaign number: 07e033000 cummings engine serial number 46565687 on 6/02/2015 the wrist pin failed on this engine that fall in the serial number range 46543077 to 46603939. The wrist pin failed while driving on la 1 about to turn onto i49 causing catastrophic engine failure. The engine had to be replaced. Contacted tiffin about it and local cummins dealer at time of failure. Tiffin was unaware of recall and local cummins dealer would not work on the motor home. Had a local engine company do the replacement of engine and they were never made aware of the recall. Last night while researching the internet, i stumbled upon the nhtsa campaign number. Called tiffin to confirm engine serial number was 46565687 and made them aware of the nhtsa campaign number. Also confirmed with consolidated truck & service again to confirm they had not heard of nhtsa campaign which was "no". Then proceeded to call cummings 1-800-343-7357 and was told to take it to the "local" dealer. Since that is where the motor home originally, they refused to work on it, work had been completed elsewhere then who inside cummings did i talk too? At that point he told me he couldn't help me and would not transfer me his boss. At this point i would like a contact at cummins who understands the problem and willing to work on covering the cost of replacing the engine that obviously failed due to a known problem. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Re tiffin vehicle built on freightliner chassis, owner is concerned that the parking brake system could fail and, if so, replacement parts may not be available and/or be costly since the owner alleges that the manufacturer for the parking brake system is either out-of-business or no longer mfg these parking brake system components. Updated 2/14/13 *cn updated 2/21/2013 *js

2006 allegro bay motorhome. Consumer writes in regards to brake issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated while driving 65 mph, the auto park warning light illuminated and then the brake engaged which caused the motorhome to immediately come to a stop. The rv would not move until the drive shaft was removed. The rv was towed to the dealer, where all the connections were cleaned and reconnected and the warning light was turned off. On april 13, 2012 the warning light illuminated again. The parking brake unit was replaced. Once it was replaced , it was determined the electronic control module was the cause.

There was a recall on the refrigerator in my motorhome , prior to the recall i had never had a problem with the refrigerator ... The manufacturer sent someone to the r.V.To put the recall kit on it and a short time later it caught fire , done approximately $7000.00 of damage to the unit.... I definitely believe this was a manufacturer defect problem . *tr

Traveling down road and smelled burning. Parked after a short distance until next day. Brakes were not releasing. Next day after cooling, the vehicle was taken to a service facility, however advised brakes were fine. Approximately a month later i was bringing the vehicle to a dealer for an unrelated matter. I had driven approximately 75 miles and was near the dealer when the same smell occurred. Dealer found the left front brake caliper had failed. It was changed. Approximately february of this year, i had left my house and traveled approximately 3 miles when same smell appeared and brakes dragging. Turned around and went home. The right front caliper had failed and melted the abs sensor which have since both been changed. Concerned about rear brakes failing. *tr

After exiting interstate, stopping at end of ramp, making left turn, proceeding 2 miles then turning left into campground, my brake pedal went to the floor and pumping barely got us stopped. Upon exiting mh the hot brake smell and smoke were coming from rear tires. We let mh sit for time to cool brakes so we could get to parking spot. Emer. Road service was called and we were towed next day to repair shop for motorcoaches. Repair needed was extensive and all associated brake parts were replaced including pads,calipers, oil seals, abs sensors, rear end fluid, brake fluid flushing. Front brakes were inspected, found ok, but pads were replaced as precaution. The brakes had hardly been used during drive on interstate since i have exhaust brake. There had been no previous trouble with brakes. We had another incident of rear brakes overheating 8/19/11 after driving several miles on level road. There were only 2 times brakes needed to be used and both gentle stops. Mileage 42174. Mechanic was called to check for damage but we were lucky, he found none. While in vegas we had recall fl577c (brake switch) done and i asked service mgr.About brake recalls of other kinds he said none. I had also asked previous service mgr. About recalls on brakes because i was aware bosch brake recall on workhorse chassis, again none was the answer. *tr

2006 allegro bay. Consumer writes to acknowledge the very prompt and professional assistance rendered when he experienced brake failure *tgw the consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the brakes. However, there was no permanent fix for the problem. The consumer didn't state which model of the workhorse chassis he has. *jb

My problem deals with the recall on the dometic refrigerator that is installed in my rv. My refrig. Falls in the group of affected units. The recall addresses replacing a shield over the gas (flame) to protect against fire if the tube, on the refrig. Cracks, and leaks onto the flame therefore causing a fire. I understand this, however this is not the problem the tube breaking is the problem and that causes the fluid to leak down onto the gas/flame. The company tells me that they are not repairing the defective/ cracked tubes. This seems completely absurd to me. They are not fixing the problem only the possibility of a fire after their defective product brakes causing the leak. *tr