Tiffin Allegro Bay 2005

Model Allegro Bay made in 2005 by Tiffin got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive. The car had one investigation (equipment). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05V307000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.from 02/22/2005 to 04/12/2005V (Vehicle)26507/21/2005MFRTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.07/05/200507/05/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryWhen the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the changeover box. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
NotesCustomers 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.
06V142000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. V (Vehicle)1594ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.04/28/200604/28/2006571101 & 105
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryAt 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 SummaryTiffin 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.
NotesCustomers 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
08V509000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. V (Vehicle)350702/24/2009ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.10/07/200810/03/2008
Defect SummaryTiffin 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryTiffin 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
05V145000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.from 04/16/2004 to 12/14/2004V (Vehicle)86701/07/2005ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.04/12/200504/13/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain recreational vehicles, the washer/dryer in the rear of the motor home can move.
Consequence SummaryA vehicle occupant could be injured if the washer/dryer moved.
Corrective SummaryTiffin has provided the owners with a repair kit and installation instructions. the recall began on january 7, 2005. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-0205.
NotesCustomers 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
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 .

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 - 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

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL
PE05014TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.03/17/200504/19/2005POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF WASHER/DRYER05V145000
 In january 2005, tiffin issued a service bulletin (unnumbered) entitled

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06/08/20102755
 On june 8, 2010, my wife and i were travelling in our 2005 ///tiffin(allegro bay) motorhome when the brakes overheated and we lost all brakes. this was the first time that we experienced brake failure. bergey's garage in franconia, pa., transported our vehicle to their facility and repaired the calipers on both rear brakes plus other collateral damage. pictures were taken and they contacted workhorse custom chassis in troy, mi to find out what they would cover since a safety recall notice 50901 c was issued.
05/19/200916000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 tiffin allegro bay motor home. he received recall notice #09v110000( component: service brakes, hydraulic) stating that the dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components of the abs system; however, the remedy was not available. the owners will be notified by mail when parts are available, and they can contact workhorse for assistance. he called workhorse at least six times and was repeatedly advised by a representative that they do not have the parts. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 16,000.
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
06/14/20051550102/01/2005
 Dt: consumer states that while making a left turn steering locked up. he then disconnected the steering device, which was located under the motor home. this caused the steering to free up, and he took the vehicle to the dealer, and the consumer was told the device had been taken back to blue ox . there was a machining problem on a piston or a cylinder which caused it to seize up.*ak

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