1997 Tiffin Allegro problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1997 Tiffin Allegro.
Built on
- Freightliner XC Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 3 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 1997 XC Chassis
- Freightliner VC Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 3 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 1997 VC Chassis
- Ford F-Super Duty (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 3 decoded VINs · 3 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1997 F-Super Duty
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Tiffin recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Tiffin
Equipment #07V517000 · 2007 · 11,438 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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 assist
Equipment #11V082000 · 2011 · 10,683 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 began on february 17, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 1997 Tiffin Allegro have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Tiffin for the 1997 Allegro. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1997 Tiffin Allegro problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.