2001 Tiffin Allegro problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Visibility (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2011-02-08 · campaign 11V082000 · 10,683 vehicles
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 NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2010-11-22 · campaign 10V585000 · 2,717 vehicles
Defect: TIFFIN 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 NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: 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.
Fix: TIFFIN 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 RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2015-11-24 · SB-36 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. two screws was not installed on the air condition units on the roof. *ta updated 11/24/15. *pe
Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk 2015-07-16 · 16AWG · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rv: instructions on how to install the charge solenoid wiring in a rv or vehicle. *ta
Equipment 2015-06-26 · C85-C86AC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. all tiffin motorhomes will be installing 2 back screws of the c85 and c86 a/c's to the roof of all tiffin motorhomes. *ta.
Structure 2014-03-12 · SB-41 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. the procedure to seal under the f-trim on all allegros. *js updated 6/29/15. *ta
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2013-03-12 · WI-196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. some tiffin motorhomes need driver/passenger seatbelts tightened on the mounting brackets located on the driver/passenger sidewall. *ta
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2008-06-06 · SB-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a wire is not hooked up and needs to be. the navigational system will work until its program for a destination and get the path to the destination. csc letter was received. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-03-27 · Structure“2001 tiffin allegro rv. consumer writes in regards to rv infested with rodents and seeks reimbursement. *smd *js…”
2012-02-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 10,000 mi“2001 allegro rv with workhorse w22 chassis. "brake dragging" issue. drove through a small town at about 35 mph where i had to stop at three stop lights. after leaving the town at about 50 mph i smelled a brake burning smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. stopped and discovered that the right rear brakes were smoking. stopped for about 30…”
2010-08-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 40,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns 2001 tiffin allegro. while traveling 45 mph the contact stated that they smelled a burning odor in the rear of the vehicle. when the vehicle was inspected, the mechanic stated that the rear rotors and calipers over heated and melted. when the contact spoke with workhorse, they were told that the vehicle was not included in recal…”
2008-10-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump“tl*the contact owns a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. the contact received a recall notice on the refrigerator, which stated that it could possibly catch fire. he believes that the remedy for this recall would not prevent a fire in the event that the boiler tube ignites. instead, the actual repair would only contain the fire, rather than pre…”
2008-08-22 · Tires · 32,000 mi“catastrophic failure of rv tire causing significant damage to vehicle and nearly causing a rollover incident. *tr…”
2007-12-14 · Vehicle Speed Control“the recall # is 05s28 for the speed control on my rv. i took my rv in to have it repaired . the dealership disconnected the speed control and said that the repair harness would be in in the middle of december 2007. i called on the 14th of december 2007 and was told that the harnesswould not be in until march of 2008. the reason for the recall is …”
2005-01-03 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:furnace · 25,000 mi · 🔥 fire“while parked vehicle caught on fire. as a result, the motor home was totaled.*ak smoke was coming from a propane furnace located in the front of the motor home. the consumer attempted to turn on the exhaust fan but there was no power. *tc…”
2004-08-19 · Visibility“installation of incorrect headlights. *mr the headlights were designed for angular body placement, but when used on a flat front, it shined little light on the road and shined more onto the shoulder and oncoming traffic. the electric speedometer would get stuck at 40 miles or so, the vehicle leaned to the right side at times, which caused a st…”
2004-02-19 · Tires · 18,000 mi“the consumer experienced 3 blowouts at around 60 mph with the correct tire pressure. locationed front right inside, and front left inside. mileage was between 18000 and 20285, original equipment. *ak the first tire blew and the front tire was replaced, there was damage in the wheel well fiberglass rim, the second tire blew on the right inside…”
2003-12-10 · Equipment:other:labels · 34,000 mi“tires were improperly inflated, causing tires to blowout prematurely. *ak the label on the coach indicated the incorrect tire pressure and tire size. the manufacturer replaced all the tire with a larger size. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.