3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2017-03-27
Description
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2011-2016 allegro open road motorhomes. The tow hitch on these vehicles may can detach from the coach under heavy loading or hard braking conditions.
Consequence
If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets, free of charge. The recall began on march 28, 2017. Owners may contact tiffin motorhomes 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 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2016-09-26
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Tiffin will notify owners, and send them a corrected label to replace the incorrect label, free of charge. The recall began on october 31, 2016. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is tif-104.
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 #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2016-09-26
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Tiffin will notify owners, and send them a corrected label to replace the incorrect label, free of charge. The recall began on october 31, 2016. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is tif-104.
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.