2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
The 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO, potentially affecting up to 82,347 vehicles.
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 →Recall 16V532000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 10,351 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.
View full details →Recall 15V880000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 14,889 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 14V271000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,414 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. The recall began on...
View full details →Recall 14V271000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 4,414 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. The recall began on...
View full details →Recall 12V215000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 1,250 vehicles affected
Defect: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2012 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN...
Consequence: AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH FORD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES. FORD WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661 OR FORD MOTOR...
View full details →Recall 11V547000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 279 vehicles affected
Defect: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. (TIFFIN) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ALLEGRO AND PHAETON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISC, ISX, ISM, OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE...
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy: TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR...
View full details →Recall 11V082000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 10,683 vehicles affected
Defect: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL...
View full details →Recall 10V512000 — EQUIPMENT
| 62 vehicles affected
Defect: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ALLEGRO, ALLEGRO BUS, AND PHAETON RVS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Consequence: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR TIFFIN 1-256-356-8661.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Tiffin RV with a Ford F53 chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 MPH as the vehicle slowed for traffic the brakes failed. The contact crashed into the vehicle directly in front with no damage to the first vehicle. The contact's vehicle sustained damage to the front cap which was cracked and fractured. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the police were not called and no person involved sustained any injuries. The contact drove his vehicle home and did not take the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact observed and determined that the two front brake lines from the master cylinder and the rear driver's side had rusted to the point that the lines were bleeding out the brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Tiffin RV with a Ford F53 chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 MPH as the vehicle slowed for traffic the brakes failed. The contact crashed into the vehicle directly in front with no damage to the first vehicle. The contact's vehicle sustained damage to the front cap which was cracked and fractured. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the police were not called and no person involved sustained any injuries. The contact drove his vehicle home and did not take the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The contact observed and determined that the two front brake lines from the master cylinder and the rear driver's side had rusted to the point that the lines were bleeding out the brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRINITY MT3 (N/A) WITH KINGS ST5000 TIRES,(N/A) SIZE: 175/80/13. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED TWO SPLITS ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE OF BOTH THE TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS 1,000.
A BRACKET HOLDING THE REAR SWAY BAR TO THE CHASSIS ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS MISSING ONE OF TWO BOLTS. THE BRACKET IS BENT AND HANGS USELESSLY FROM THE CHASSIS. THIS 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO WAS BUILT ON A FORD F53 CHASSIS. MULTIPLE REPORTS AT TIFFINRVNETWORK.COM ALERTED ME TO CHECK FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 20-40 MPH THE BRAKES OVERHEATED AND SMOKE EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THEN CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. UPDATED 10/26/11 *BF UPDATED 11/03/11 *BF UPDATED 12/15/11 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO SLOW THE RV DOWN ON STEEP GRADES. UPDATED 06/08/12 THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED AN ENGINEERING TESTING REPORT. UPDATED 06/22/12
Safety Rating for the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-36 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES INC. : SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TWENTY UNIT HAS TWO MISSING SCREWS OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE SCREWS WILL BE ENCLOSED TO MAKE REPAIRS. *LJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TIFFIN ALLEGRO
- 2006 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 3 complaints
- 2007 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 2 complaints
- 2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 2 complaints
- 2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 0 complaints
- 2010 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 4 complaints
- 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO (current)
- 2012 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 8 complaints
- 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 6 complaints
- 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 5 complaints
- 2015 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 0 complaints
- 2016 TIFFIN ALLEGRO — 6 complaints
Other TIFFIN Models
- 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 ALLEGRO BUS — 27 total complaints
- TIFFIN WAYFARER — 27 total complaints
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO BREEZE — 12 total complaints
- TIFFIN ZEPHYR — 10 total complaints