Recalls for 2014 Tiffin Allegro Bus

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2014-07-17
Description
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 motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, seat belt assemblies.

Consequence
The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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 at 1-256-356-8661.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2014-09-30
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.