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2017 Tiffin Allegro problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Tiffin Allegro.

3Tiffin recalls
3owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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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

Visibility #16V623000 · 2016 · 28 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 allegro open roads vehicles manufactured june 7, 2016, to august 15, 2016. the affected vehicles have a driver-side wiper arm that may sweep off of the edge of the windshield, when trying to return, the wiper arm may break.

Risk: A broken windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side wiper pivot shaft and extending linkage, free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-102.

Equipment, Trailer Hitches #16V692000 · 2016 · 1,658 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 allegro open road motorhomes manufactured april 1, 2015, to september 16, 2016. the affected vehicles have a tow hitch with a weight capacity sticker that may indicate an incorrect weight capacity.

Risk: If the hitch is loaded to the weight on sticker, the hitch may fail and the towed vehicle can separate from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and send them a corrected label to replace the incorrect label, free of charge. the recall began on october 31, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-104.

Equipment #17V841000 · 2017 · 36,005 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 allegro and allegro red, bus and phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 bay vehicles, 2011-2018 breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 zephyr vehicles. these motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://s

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 5, 2018. owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. owners may also contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Exterior Lighting2
Steering1

Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2017 Tiffin Allegro have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Tiffin for the 2017 Allegro. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2017 Tiffin Allegro problems?

In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is exterior lighting.