2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recreational vehicle equipment, including malfunctioning slide-out systems and defective fire extinguishers. Safety components such as steering and trailer hitches are also subjects of recalls.
There are 6 recalls that affect multiple systems including safety equipment, slide-out mechanisms, entry steps, steering components, and trailer hitch labels. The recalls address defects that could increase the risk of vehicle crashes and injuries.
- Slide-out extension risk. Recall 15V297000 affects 304 vehicles due to moisture intrusion in the slide-out controller, which can cause the slide-out section to extend while the vehicle is moving, increasing crash risk. Dealers install a relay to disconnect power to the slide-out.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V841000 covers 36,005 vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or require excessive force to discharge. The nozzle can detach, causing injury and inoperability. Owners receive replacement extinguishers from Kidde.
- Unstable entry steps. Recall 15V880000 involves 14,889 motorhomes with Coachstep electric steps where a fractured bolt may disengage the fan gear, causing instability. Dealers install retainer brackets and replace step assemblies as needed.
- Steering box defect. Recall 16V397000 affects 539 vehicles with Bosch 8018 steering boxes having incorrect spacers that cause premature wear and possible steering failure. Owners are urged not to drive until inspection and replacement if required.
- Incorrect hitch weight label. Recall 16V692000 impacts 1,658 Allegro Open Road motorhomes with tow hitch stickers showing incorrect weight capacity. An inaccurate label could lead to hitch failure and trailer separation. Owners receive corrected labels free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on the 2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney or consumer protection resource is recommended for assistance.
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
53395
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
1658 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
539 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX:MOUNTING BRACKET
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Allegro Phaeton and 2015-2016 Allegro Bus trucks manufactured October 1, 2014 to August 1, 2015, equipped with certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Risk: The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 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.
2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
304 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.(Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015 Allegro Red 36 QSA, Allegro Red 38 QBA, Phaeton 40 QBH, and Phaeton 40 QKH motorhomes manufactured April 22, 2014, to May 8, 2015. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the slide-out controller and cause the "switch out" connection to short, and cause the motorhome slide-out section to extend while the motorhome is moving.
Risk: If the slide-out opens during transit, there is an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.