Tiffin Allegro 2005
Model Allegro made in 2005 by Tiffin got 3 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and seat belts.
Model 2005
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V307000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | from 02/22/2005 to 04/12/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 265 | 07/21/2005 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 07/05/2005 | 07/05/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the changeover box. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 06V142000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1594 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 04/28/2006 | 04/28/2006 | 571 | 101 & 105 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or tiffin at 1-256-356-0205. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V509000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 3507 | 02/24/2009 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 10/07/2008 | 10/03/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V383000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | from 09/03/2003 to 05/25/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1662 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 08/03/2004 | 08/10/2004 | 571 | 209 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Amsafe will replace the buckles. owners should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V110000 | NAVISTAR, INC | V (Vehicle) | 48876 | 09/16/2010 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 04/03/2009 | 04/03/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 04024 | 11/11/2004 | 10012138 | A defect may exist in some seat belts manufactured and sent to tiffin motorhomes. recall 04e-024 has been issued. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 1 | 09/01/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact states the headlights on his 2005 tiffin alegro motor home were not bright enough to see properly. when the high beams were on the low beams did not stay on as well. he called the dealership, and they indicated the bulbs were being replaced with different bulbs bought at a local store. the contact did not think this will correct the problem. *ak updated 12/27/05. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 34795 | ||
| Tl*contact owns a 2005 allegro bay motor home. while driving 40 mph and stopping at a rest area, the contact smelled something burning. he attempted to find the location of the burning odor and was unsuccessful; however, after re-entering the vehicle the contact applied the brakes and they extended to the floor. he was able to drive to a local mechanic who stated that the rotors were cracked and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the abs sensor light remained illuminated after the rotors and brake pads were replaced. another independent mechanic stated that the sensors were melting to the frame which caused the abs light to stay on. the abs sensor and calipers were replaced. the contact notified the manufacturer regarding reimbursement and the claim was denied since the calipers were being replaced. the current mileage was 0 and the failure mileage was 34,795. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 34795 | ||
| Tl*contact owns a 2005 allegro bay motor home. while driving 40 mph and stopping at a rest area, the contact smelled something burning. he attempted to find the location of the burning odor and was unsuccessful; however, after re-entering the vehicle the contact applied the brakes and they extended to the floor. he was able to drive to a local mechanic who stated that the rotors were cracked and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the abs sensor light remained illuminated after the rotors and brake pads were replaced. another independent mechanic stated that the sensors were melting to the frame which caused the abs light to stay on. the abs sensor and calipers were replaced. the contact notified the manufacturer regarding reimbursement and the claim was denied since the calipers were being replaced. the current mileage was 0 and the failure mileage was 34,795. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH | WEARE | 03281 | COLD SPRINGS RV | 603-529-2222 |