Tiffin Allegro 2002

Model Allegro made in 2002 by Tiffin got 23 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
11V082000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. V (Vehicle)10683MFRTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.02/08/201102/09/2011
Defect SummaryTiffin 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryTiffin 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.
NotesOwners 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 .
07V517000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. V (Vehicle)1143804/06/2007ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.11/05/200711/06/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryTiffin 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09V110000NAVISTAR, INC V (Vehicle)4887609/16/2010ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.04/03/200904/03/2009
Defect SummaryNavistar 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.
Consequence SummaryThe 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.
Corrective SummaryWorkhorse 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.
NotesWorkhorse 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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
03V149000TIFFIN MOTOR HOMESfrom 08/01/1999 to 06/30/2003V (Vehicle)117406/02/2003MFRTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.04/14/200305/12/2003571105 S5.3
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
SB-2103/18/200810026734Tiffin 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. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-2103/18/200810026734Tiffin 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. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SB-2306/06/200810026732Tiffin 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. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-2103/18/200810026734Tiffin 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. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SB-2103/18/200810026734Tiffin 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. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER
SB-2003/29/200810026736Tiffin 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. *pe12/10/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/19/20033134509/12/2002
 2002 tiffin allegro has problems with windshield wipers, seat belt malfunctioned, and door locks.*mr the consumer was unable to latch the seat belt, the motor unit of the windshield wipers was completely detached from the body, both windshields broke due to stress. the vehicle had an electrical defect that continuously caused power failures and circuit breakers to blow. the commode was inoperable. the rv had a defect in the design which allowed structural movement.*jb
03/01/2003109/01/2002
 Tiffin motorhome problems experience with rv drivers seat belt , both windshield wipers and electrical system. vehicle warped and misaligned body chassis. *bf the vehicle overhead a/c failed. the 20 amp fuse blew intermittently when the consumer tried to use the a/c. when the consumer attempted to buckle the belt it tightened and wouldn't release. the entrance door was out of alignment therefore it couldn't be locked form the outside. the dining seat top raised up about and inch because it had nothing under it for security. the exhaust pipe was not attached to the frame of the vehicle. the toilet valve stuck in the open position leaving the tank exposed or the smell to come back into the vehicle. the rearview mirror moved while the consumer was yielding into traffic. the windshield had stress cracks from being installed incorrectly. *nm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07/15/20044500509/12/2002
 2002 allegro rv, new, has demonstrated repeated safety violations, windshield wipers (2) inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. seat belt inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. windshields (2) replace twice due to stress breakage. overhead a/c blows fuses, because of shortage, fuse panel located under closet over the proppane tank. if panel fails then fire could cause death or injury. have all related correspondence, can furnish your office. rv place in-op status with ca dmv because owner afraid to operate under curent conditions. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02/02/2002
 Vehicle has cut off while driving on several occasions. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
03/01/2003109/01/2002
 Tiffin motorhome problems experience with rv drivers seat belt , both windshield wipers and electrical system. vehicle warped and misaligned body chassis. *bf the vehicle overhead a/c failed. the 20 amp fuse blew intermittently when the consumer tried to use the a/c. when the consumer attempted to buckle the belt it tightened and wouldn't release. the entrance door was out of alignment therefore it couldn't be locked form the outside. the dining seat top raised up about and inch because it had nothing under it for security. the exhaust pipe was not attached to the frame of the vehicle. the toilet valve stuck in the open position leaving the tank exposed or the smell to come back into the vehicle. the rearview mirror moved while the consumer was yielding into traffic. the windshield had stress cracks from being installed incorrectly. *nm
EQUIPMENT
03/01/2003109/01/2002
 Tiffin motorhome problems experience with rv drivers seat belt , both windshield wipers and electrical system. vehicle warped and misaligned body chassis. *bf the vehicle overhead a/c failed. the 20 amp fuse blew intermittently when the consumer tried to use the a/c. when the consumer attempted to buckle the belt it tightened and wouldn't release. the entrance door was out of alignment therefore it couldn't be locked form the outside. the dining seat top raised up about and inch because it had nothing under it for security. the exhaust pipe was not attached to the frame of the vehicle. the toilet valve stuck in the open position leaving the tank exposed or the smell to come back into the vehicle. the rearview mirror moved while the consumer was yielding into traffic. the windshield had stress cracks from being installed incorrectly. *nm
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
07/15/20044500509/12/2002
 2002 allegro rv, new, has demonstrated repeated safety violations, windshield wipers (2) inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. seat belt inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. windshields (2) replace twice due to stress breakage. overhead a/c blows fuses, because of shortage, fuse panel located under closet over the proppane tank. if panel fails then fire could cause death or injury. have all related correspondence, can furnish your office. rv place in-op status with ca dmv because owner afraid to operate under curent conditions. *ak
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03/19/20033134509/12/2002
 2002 tiffin allegro has problems with windshield wipers, seat belt malfunctioned, and door locks.*mr the consumer was unable to latch the seat belt, the motor unit of the windshield wipers was completely detached from the body, both windshields broke due to stress. the vehicle had an electrical defect that continuously caused power failures and circuit breakers to blow. the commode was inoperable. the rv had a defect in the design which allowed structural movement.*jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
09/05/2001
 An on going problem with the turn signal continuity failing to operate. vehicle been to the dealer on five occasions, and the problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
03/19/20033134509/12/2002
 2002 tiffin allegro has problems with windshield wipers, seat belt malfunctioned, and door locks.*mr the consumer was unable to latch the seat belt, the motor unit of the windshield wipers was completely detached from the body, both windshields broke due to stress. the vehicle had an electrical defect that continuously caused power failures and circuit breakers to blow. the commode was inoperable. the rv had a defect in the design which allowed structural movement.*jb
OTHER
10/15/2001
 Front slideout drag the carpet when used. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
10/15/2001
 There is a water leakages in the back slide out when used. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - ACTUATOR
05/13/2006135001
 Workhorse chassis automatic parking brake locked without warning and without pulling the auxiliary button. would not release and i had to go under the vehicle and disconnect it. (there is no transmission lock so the vehicle can roll and has to be blocked.) fortunately i was not at speed but the repair shop advised this has happened to a customer at highway speed; causing many thousands damage. *nm *ak
SEAT BELTS
07/15/20044500509/12/2002
 2002 allegro rv, new, has demonstrated repeated safety violations, windshield wipers (2) inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. seat belt inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. windshields (2) replace twice due to stress breakage. overhead a/c blows fuses, because of shortage, fuse panel located under closet over the proppane tank. if panel fails then fire could cause death or injury. have all related correspondence, can furnish your office. rv place in-op status with ca dmv because owner afraid to operate under curent conditions. *ak
03/19/20033134509/12/2002
 2002 tiffin allegro has problems with windshield wipers, seat belt malfunctioned, and door locks.*mr the consumer was unable to latch the seat belt, the motor unit of the windshield wipers was completely detached from the body, both windshields broke due to stress. the vehicle had an electrical defect that continuously caused power failures and circuit breakers to blow. the commode was inoperable. the rv had a defect in the design which allowed structural movement.*jb
03/01/2003109/01/2002
 Tiffin motorhome problems experience with rv drivers seat belt , both windshield wipers and electrical system. vehicle warped and misaligned body chassis. *bf the vehicle overhead a/c failed. the 20 amp fuse blew intermittently when the consumer tried to use the a/c. when the consumer attempted to buckle the belt it tightened and wouldn't release. the entrance door was out of alignment therefore it couldn't be locked form the outside. the dining seat top raised up about and inch because it had nothing under it for security. the exhaust pipe was not attached to the frame of the vehicle. the toilet valve stuck in the open position leaving the tank exposed or the smell to come back into the vehicle. the rearview mirror moved while the consumer was yielding into traffic. the windshield had stress cracks from being installed incorrectly. *nm
STRUCTURE
03/19/20033134509/12/2002
 2002 tiffin allegro has problems with windshield wipers, seat belt malfunctioned, and door locks.*mr the consumer was unable to latch the seat belt, the motor unit of the windshield wipers was completely detached from the body, both windshields broke due to stress. the vehicle had an electrical defect that continuously caused power failures and circuit breakers to blow. the commode was inoperable. the rv had a defect in the design which allowed structural movement.*jb
STRUCTURE - BODY
07/15/20044500509/12/2002
 2002 allegro rv, new, has demonstrated repeated safety violations, windshield wipers (2) inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. seat belt inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. windshields (2) replace twice due to stress breakage. overhead a/c blows fuses, because of shortage, fuse panel located under closet over the proppane tank. if panel fails then fire could cause death or injury. have all related correspondence, can furnish your office. rv place in-op status with ca dmv because owner afraid to operate under curent conditions. *ak
TIRES
04/01/200420000404/01/2003
 Dt: the contact owns a 2002 allegro bus motor home and he is having problems with the original tires on the vehicle that was manufactured by michelin. in 2000 2 tires blew out. in april 2005 two more tires blew out. all together 4 tires blew out of the original 6 tires. he had motor home and tires regularly maintained. he was driving at the time of both incidents. the first time one tire blew out, and he probably hadn't driven 50 miles when the other tire blew out. the tires had less than 20000 miles on them. tire size 235/80r22 1/2 xrv. *ak *sb
TIRES - SIDEWALL
02/23/20042
 On october 10, 2003 consumer noticed a bulge on the sidewall of the right front tire. on february 23, 2004 the right rear inner dual tire blew out, and separated while driving 65 mph. there was some extensive damage to the rear fender. *ak
VISIBILITY
03/19/20033134509/12/2002
 2002 tiffin allegro has problems with windshield wipers, seat belt malfunctioned, and door locks.*mr the consumer was unable to latch the seat belt, the motor unit of the windshield wipers was completely detached from the body, both windshields broke due to stress. the vehicle had an electrical defect that continuously caused power failures and circuit breakers to blow. the commode was inoperable. the rv had a defect in the design which allowed structural movement.*jb
03/01/2003109/01/2002
 Tiffin motorhome problems experience with rv drivers seat belt , both windshield wipers and electrical system. vehicle warped and misaligned body chassis. *bf the vehicle overhead a/c failed. the 20 amp fuse blew intermittently when the consumer tried to use the a/c. when the consumer attempted to buckle the belt it tightened and wouldn't release. the entrance door was out of alignment therefore it couldn't be locked form the outside. the dining seat top raised up about and inch because it had nothing under it for security. the exhaust pipe was not attached to the frame of the vehicle. the toilet valve stuck in the open position leaving the tank exposed or the smell to come back into the vehicle. the rearview mirror moved while the consumer was yielding into traffic. the windshield had stress cracks from being installed incorrectly. *nm
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
07/15/20044500509/12/2002
 2002 allegro rv, new, has demonstrated repeated safety violations, windshield wipers (2) inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. seat belt inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. windshields (2) replace twice due to stress breakage. overhead a/c blows fuses, because of shortage, fuse panel located under closet over the proppane tank. if panel fails then fire could cause death or injury. have all related correspondence, can furnish your office. rv place in-op status with ca dmv because owner afraid to operate under curent conditions. *ak

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