2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
The 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SEAT BELTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS, potentially affecting up to 646 vehicles.
Recall 14V609000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 488 vehicles affected
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Allegro Bus 45 foot LP, 37 foot, and 40 foot motorhomes. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states the front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: If the motorhome is loaded to the incorrect specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners and send a corrected sticker for the customer to put over the incorrect sticker, free of charge. The recall began early October 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
View full details →Recall 14V431000 — SEAT BELTS
| 158 vehicles affected
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2014 Allegro Bus recreational vehicles equipped with certain Villa International ABTS driver and passenger ABTS seats. The seat belt attachment may be incorrect and the seat belt may fray if it rubs along a steel bracket in the seat, reducing its strength. As such, these seats do not conform to Federal...
Consequence: The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the single link system with fasteners and re-attaching the seat belt bracket, free of charge. The recall began in August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AT HIGHWAY SPEED, DASH LIT UP WITH WARNING LIGHTS, DASH SOUNDED ALARMS, MOBILE EYE FLASHED ERR..AND DASH DISPLAY FLASHED ABS COMM ERROR! 60 SECONDS LATTER THE ENGINE STOPPED (EVERYTHING DEAD)...BUT MOTOR COACH STILL MOVING WITH NO POWER STEERING! LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE COACH IN A BUSY EXIT LANE. AFTER 4 HOURS (POLICE STAYED WITH US THE ENTIRE TIME)...WAS ABLE TO RESET ECM ERROR CODE AND START THE ENGINE. AFTER CONTACTING TIFFIN, THEY ADVISED TO DISCONNECT MOBILE EYE UNDER DASH. SPENT 1 HOUR UNDER DASH (WHILE IN TRAFFIC) TRYING TO FIND CONNECTION. NEVER FOUND, BELIEVE IT IS NOT UNDER DASH, BUT UP AND BEHIND A KICK PANEL? LIMPED COACH HOME...WITH THE PROBLEM RECURRING 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THIS A S MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM...IMAGINE THE PANIC OF AT 70 MPH THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING...AND YOU ONLY HAVE 60 SECONDS TO FIND A SAFE PLACE TO BRING 50,000 POUNDS OF COACH TO A SAFE STOP BEFORE LOOSING ALL POWER! THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES BY OTHERS AS RECORDED IN THE TIFFIN NETWORK FORUM. THIS SHOULD BE A TIFFIN RECALL ACTION!*DT*JB
AT HIGHWAY SPEED, DASH LIT UP WITH WARNING LIGHTS, DASH SOUNDED ALARMS, MOBILE EYE FLASHED ERR..AND DASH DISPLAY FLASHED ABS COMM ERROR! 60 SECONDS LATTER THE ENGINE STOPPED (EVERYTHING DEAD)...BUT MOTOR COACH STILL MOVING WITH NO POWER STEERING! LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE COACH IN A BUSY EXIT LANE. AFTER 4 HOURS (POLICE STAYED WITH US THE ENTIRE TIME)...WAS ABLE TO RESET ECM ERROR CODE AND START THE ENGINE. AFTER CONTACTING TIFFIN, THEY ADVISED TO DISCONNECT MOBILE EYE UNDER DASH. SPENT 1 HOUR UNDER DASH (WHILE IN TRAFFIC) TRYING TO FIND CONNECTION. NEVER FOUND, BELIEVE IT IS NOT UNDER DASH, BUT UP AND BEHIND A KICK PANEL? LIMPED COACH HOME...WITH THE PROBLEM RECURRING 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THIS A S MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM...IMAGINE THE PANIC OF AT 70 MPH THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING...AND YOU ONLY HAVE 60 SECONDS TO FIND A SAFE PLACE TO BRING 50,000 POUNDS OF COACH TO A SAFE STOP BEFORE LOOSING ALL POWER! THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES BY OTHERS AS RECORDED IN THE TIFFIN NETWORK FORUM. THIS SHOULD BE A TIFFIN RECALL ACTION!*DT*JB
AT HIGHWAY SPEED, DASH LIT UP WITH WARNING LIGHTS, DASH SOUNDED ALARMS, MOBILE EYE FLASHED ERR..AND DASH DISPLAY FLASHED ABS COMM ERROR! 60 SECONDS LATTER THE ENGINE STOPPED (EVERYTHING DEAD)...BUT MOTOR COACH STILL MOVING WITH NO POWER STEERING! LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE COACH IN A BUSY EXIT LANE. AFTER 4 HOURS (POLICE STAYED WITH US THE ENTIRE TIME)...WAS ABLE TO RESET ECM ERROR CODE AND START THE ENGINE. AFTER CONTACTING TIFFIN, THEY ADVISED TO DISCONNECT MOBILE EYE UNDER DASH. SPENT 1 HOUR UNDER DASH (WHILE IN TRAFFIC) TRYING TO FIND CONNECTION. NEVER FOUND, BELIEVE IT IS NOT UNDER DASH, BUT UP AND BEHIND A KICK PANEL? LIMPED COACH HOME...WITH THE PROBLEM RECURRING 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THIS A S MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM...IMAGINE THE PANIC OF AT 70 MPH THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING...AND YOU ONLY HAVE 60 SECONDS TO FIND A SAFE PLACE TO BRING 50,000 POUNDS OF COACH TO A SAFE STOP BEFORE LOOSING ALL POWER! THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES BY OTHERS AS RECORDED IN THE TIFFIN NETWORK FORUM. THIS SHOULD BE A TIFFIN RECALL ACTION!*DT*JB
Safety Rating for the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-43 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. ALL ALLEGRO BUS MOTORHOMES WILL BE REMOVING THE WIRE LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COMPARTMENT. *TA.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
- 2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 0 complaints
- 2010 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 1 complaint
- 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 1 complaint
- 2012 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 0 complaints
- 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 1 complaint
- 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS (current)
- 2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 2 complaints
- 2016 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 0 complaints
- 2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 1 complaint
- 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 1 complaint
- 2019 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS — 0 complaints
Other TIFFIN Models
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 207 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD — 56 total complaints
- TIFFIN PHAETON — 55 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY — 35 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 32 total complaints
- TIFFIN WAYFARER — 27 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO BREEZE — 12 total complaints
- TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 10 total complaints