2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED
The 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Structurebodydoor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED, potentially affecting up to 47,637 vehicles.
Recall 21V680000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
| 10,409 vehicles affected
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
View full details →Recall 18V341000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 1,223 vehicles affected
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence: If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-110.
View full details →Recall 17V841000 — EQUIPMENT
| 36,005 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The motorhome will go into Check Engine and Low DEF fluid mode with the proper level of fluid in the tank. Once it went into the Limp Mode with the Red Check Engine light coming on without any warning. I had to get the motorhome towed to a service center. After the service center performed work to clear the code, I was able to drive it for 40 mins before the Check Engine light came on again....
The motorhome will go into Check Engine and Low DEF fluid mode with the proper level of fluid in the tank. Once it went into the Limp Mode with the Red Check Engine light coming on without any warning. I had to get the motorhome towed to a service center. After the service center performed work to clear the code, I was able to drive it for 40 mins before the Check Engine light came on again....
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ENTRY DOOR UNINTENTIONALLY OPENED TWICE WHILE THE BOTTOM LATCH WAS LOCKED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DEAD BOLT ATTACHED TO THE DOOR FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENERAL RV CENTER (14000 AUTOMALL DR, HUNTLEY, IL 60142 (847) 669-5570) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.
THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL FOR VALVE STEM STABILIZER,18V194. HOWEVER MY COACH IS NOT LISTED. I HAVE HAD TWO INSIDE FLAT TIRES GO FLAT BECAUSE THE STABILIZER DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE AND ALLOWS THE VALVE STEM TO RUB A WHOLE IN ITSELF BY ACTION AGAINST THE WHEEL.
Safety Rating for the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED
- 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 0 complaints
- 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 3 complaints
- 2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 3 complaints
- 2016 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 0 complaints
- 2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 0 complaints
- 2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED (current)
- 2019 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 1 complaint
- 2020 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 4 complaints
- 2021 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 10 complaints
- 2022 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 3 complaints
- 2023 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED — 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 BUS — 27 total complaints
- TIFFIN WAYFARER — 27 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO BREEZE — 12 total complaints
- TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 10 total complaints