2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment malfunctions and exterior lighting defects according to recall data.
Eight recalls have been issued for systems including refrigeration equipment, braking systems, exterior lighting, fire safety equipment, and windshield wipers. These recalls address potential safety risks such as fire hazards, brake performance degradation, and visibility impairment.
Recalls- Refrigerator fire risk. NHTSA recall 10V585000 affects 2717 vehicles with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The defect involves sensors that may not shut off power quickly enough during high temperatures, increasing fire risk. The remedy includes owner notification and free repairs through Norcold dealers starting February 17, 2011.
- Brake light malfunction. Recall 11V327000 involves 1309 motorhomes with intermittent brake light issues that may fail to signal braking properly. Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners and provide free repairs. The recall began May 27, 2011.
- Brake caliper failure. Recall 12V327000 covers 1304 vehicles with Bosch hydraulic brakes. Prolonged non-use may cause piston growth leading to brake drag and overheating which reduces brake function. Dealers will inspect and replace calipers as needed free of charge. Notice sent August 6, 2012.
- LED clearance light short. Recall 14V271000 affects 4414 vehicles with LED clearance lights prone to moisture intrusion causing shorts and fire risk. Dealers will install one amp inline fuses on circuits at no cost. The recall started July 31, 2014.
- Fire extinguisher failure. Recall 17V841000 impacts 36005 motorhomes with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button extinguishers that may clog or detach nozzles. This can prevent discharge or cause injury during use. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for replacement. Recall began February 5, 2018.
- Electric step instability. Recall 15V880000 concerns 14889 vehicles with Coachstep electric steps that may fracture bolts, causing steps to become unstable. Dealers will install retainer brackets and replace linkage assemblies free of charge. Recall started February 10, 2016.
- Windshield wiper arm failure. Recall 16V532000 includes 10351 motorhomes with wiper arms that may break off leading to reduced visibility. Dealers will replace wiper blade arms at no cost. Recall began August 19, 2016.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety-related recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney may help clarify available options.
2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
70989
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
36005 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
10351 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
Risk: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
14889 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
4414 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Allegro, 2010-2011 Bus and Breeze, and 2008-2011 Phaeton and Zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with LED clearance lights made by Command Electronics, Inc. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.
Risk: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
1304 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Risk: REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
1309 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010, ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2005, THROUGH APRIL 2010, AND BUILT ON A DAIMLER/FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Risk: THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE CONSISTENTLY UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND FAIL TO PROPERLY INDICATE TO A FOLLOWING VEHICLE THAT THE MOTORHOME HAS SLOWED OR COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
2717 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TIFFIN 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.