Tiffin Allegro Bus 2008
Model Allegro Bus made in 2008 by Tiffin got 2 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2008
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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V363000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 06/11/2007 to 07/03/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1672 | 01/16/2008 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 08/15/2007 | 08/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor home chassis, there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. the recall began on january 16, 2008. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. 07025.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V127000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 329 | 04/21/2009 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 04/16/2009 | 04/16/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin is recalling 329 my 2008-2009 allegro buses. the rear axle abs modulating valve have the potential to be wired incorrectly. the right and left modulator valve harness pin could possibly be reversed at the abs electronic control unit (ecu) connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under slippery road conditions, when in the abs mode, this wiring problem has the potential to cause one side of the rear wheels to lock while causing little or no braking effort on the opposite side. this may result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the reversed pins from the ecu connector and insert them back into their correct position free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact tiffin at 256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V496000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | from 05/01/2007 to 12/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 486 | 01/19/2010 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 12/29/2009 | 12/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 allegro bus models with powerglide chassis equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. either condition could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin is working with kongsberg to remedy these motorhomes. please see kongsberg's defect report 09e-064. kongsberg will supply kits to tiffin. the remedy will be performed by tiffin free of charge. the safety recall began on january 19, 2010. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V027000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1292 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 01/25/2008 | 01/25/2008 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V269000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 2506 | 09/12/2008 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 06/17/2008 | 06/18/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). the recall recall began on september 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and october 8, 2008. owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-530.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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V069000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1408 | 01/21/2009 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 02/27/2009 | 02/27/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| SB-25 | 08/08/2008 | 10026765 | Tiffin motorhomes: flush floor living room slide system provided by lippert components. units with residential refrigerator option may experience decreased motor efficiency over time due to an issue involving the size of roller installed i | 12/15/2008 | |
| 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 - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-25 | 08/08/2008 | 10026765 | Tiffin motorhomes: flush floor living room slide system provided by lippert components. units with residential refrigerator option may experience decreased motor efficiency over time due to an issue involving the size of roller installed i | 12/15/2008 | |
| 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-25 | 08/08/2008 | 10026765 | Tiffin motorhomes: flush floor living room slide system provided by lippert components. units with residential refrigerator option may experience decreased motor efficiency over time due to an issue involving the size of roller installed i | 12/15/2008 | |
| 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 |
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| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 06/05/2007 | 1154 | 2 | 06/04/2007 |
| The rear view driver | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/04/2007 | 1154 | 3 | 06/04/2007 |
| The windshield wipers will fail on a 2008 allegro bus rv made by tiffin within a few minutes of operation. the brackets inside break off and the wipers fall down. on june 4, 2007, i purchased from an rv dealership in kingston, new york a new 2008 allegro bus made by tiffin. while test driving the new rv that day, the windshield wipers failed and stopped working. they were repaired at the dealership that same day. only 8 hours later on the morning of june 5, 2007, i left new york for home in ohio with the new rv purchased the previous day. during the trip home, rain started. the windshield wipers ran about 7 minutes and the same thing happened. tiffin picked up the rv in ohio and took to their factory in alabama to repair the windshield wipers, along with other defects, and returned it back to me in ohio. the tiffin driver said he had several fail. after the rv was returned to me, the windshield wipers ran about 20 minutes before breaking again and still do not work. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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| NY | KINGSTON | 12401 | CAMPERS' BARN OF KINGSTON, INC. | 845-338-8200 |