Tiffin Allegro 2000
Model Allegro made in 2000 by Tiffin got 22 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V082000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 10683 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 02/08/2011 | 02/09/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V517000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 11438 | 04/06/2007 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 11/05/2007 | 11/06/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). 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 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V097008 | TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES | V (Vehicle) | 955 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 06/22/2001 | 07/03/2001 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am-safe notified tiffin's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. owner notification began august 31, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V149000 | TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES | from 08/01/1999 to 06/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1174 | 06/02/2003 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 04/14/2003 | 05/12/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| SB-23 | 06/06/2008 | 10026732 | Tiffin motorhomes: a wire is not hooked up and needs to be. the navigational system will work until its program for a destination and get the path to the destination. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||||
| SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | |||||
| SB-20 | 03/29/2008 | 10026736 | Tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit. there is a possibility it was incorrectly plumbed. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/10/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||
| 12/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| Brake lights/refrigerator, and generator had to be rewired. brake lights didn't work at all. refrigerator and generator were rewired wrongly. also, power to generator wires were spliced and not covered. contacted dealer. *ak overhead bunk bed fell on the driver and passenger while driving 35mph. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| Brake lights/refrigerator, and generator had to be rewired. brake lights didn't work at all. refrigerator and generator were rewired wrongly. also, power to generator wires were spliced and not covered. contacted dealer. *ak overhead bunk bed fell on the driver and passenger while driving 35mph. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 12/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| Brake lights/refrigerator, and generator had to be rewired. brake lights didn't work at all. refrigerator and generator were rewired wrongly. also, power to generator wires were spliced and not covered. contacted dealer. *ak overhead bunk bed fell on the driver and passenger while driving 35mph. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| Brake lights/refrigerator, and generator had to be rewired. brake lights didn't work at all. refrigerator and generator were rewired wrongly. also, power to generator wires were spliced and not covered. contacted dealer. *ak overhead bunk bed fell on the driver and passenger while driving 35mph. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 12/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| Brake lights/refrigerator, and generator had to be rewired. brake lights didn't work at all. refrigerator and generator were rewired wrongly. also, power to generator wires were spliced and not covered. contacted dealer. *ak overhead bunk bed fell on the driver and passenger while driving 35mph. *slc | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 2 | 06/14/2000 | |
| While driving in the rain, vehicle's engine started to miss fire and at times it completely shut off and would drop 5-10 mph of speed, dealer found the air filter to be completely saturated with water, the filter housing and intake tube were also filled with large quantities of water, the dealer replaced the air filter. *slc | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 09/18/2006 | 45095 | 3 | 02/13/2006 |
| 2000 chevy p-30 chassis auto park the auto park/emergency brake system fails. this can happen going down the road at what ever speed you are driving or sitting still. *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 06/13/2000 | ||
| Received recall 00e048000 in mail. contacted motor home dealership. was informed that no parts were available for repairs of seat belt buckles.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 02/13/2005 | 4350 | 1 | |
| After pulling onto the interstate the vehicle shut down. there was no steering and no brakes. consumer was able to stop the vehicle, and there was fluid on the ground. the vehicle was towed, and the power booster had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 03/29/2004 | 2 | 09/21/1999 | |
| We experienced a tire blow out on our 2000 allegro bus on the back right outside tire. we got the tire repaired and drove about 20 miles and had another blow out on the front right side. micheline does not admit to a problem, but the weight and tire pressure were correct for the tires. the tires and motor home have about 35,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The tires that came with the vehicle (michelin 235/80 xrv on 22.5 inch rims) were properly inflated when the inner left reat tire blewout due to a defect in the sidewall, causing damage to the fender well cover. nlm | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 28000 | 2 | 04/21/2000 |
| While driving 63 mph right rear inner tire experienced a blowout on a tiffin, allegro bus 2000 rv with two adults in it. original equipments, tire size 255/80r22.5, dot # b6h6ak3x0100. manufacturer was not notified. *ak the consumer replaced all four tires. *tc | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 10/08/2000 | |
| While driving 30mph overhead bunk bed fell. also, bunk bed was held up by two plastic latches. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced them with metal pins to hold bed up.*ak consumer has several complaints regarding this vehicle, here are a few expamples of some of the complaints. sliding window rattles, window loose in track, driver side interior window frame is shifted. wires exposed going into generator, refigerator had to be rewired, brake lights were not wired at the factory, batteries ran dry, and circuit wired incorrectly. front cap of body is cracking, it was stretched too tight when it was manufactured, side panels at front were never secured, and front grill was not fastened. driver seat belt came unscrewed while driving. both consumer experience neck and shoulder pain due to overhead bunk falling on them while driving. passenger fan was defective, weight of the fire hydrant pulled screws out of the wall twice, blind holder broke, and overhead cabinets loose. driver mirror missing screws and drivers lower mirror was missing. windshield wiper blade bent and would not clean in center. door latch and lock was difficult to open and close, latch was binding. *slc | |||