2002 Tiffin Allegro problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (2) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1) · Tires:sidewall (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
2006-05-31 · Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator · 13,500 mi“ workhorse chassis automatic parking brake locked without warning and without pulling the auxiliary button. would not release and i had to go under the vehicle and disconnect it. (there is no transmission lock so the vehicle can roll and has to be blocked.) fortunately i was not at speed but the repair shop advised this has happened to a customer a…”
2005-05-23 · Tires · 20,000 mi“dt: the contact owns a 2002 allegro bus motor home and he is having problems with the original tires on the vehicle that was manufactured by michelin. in 2000 2 tires blew out. in april 2005 two more tires blew out. all together 4 tires blew out of the original 6 tires. he had motor home and tires regularly maintained. he was driving at t…”
2005-04-11 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer · 4,500 mi“2002 allegro rv, new, has demonstrated repeated safety violations, windshield wipers (2) inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. seat belt inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. windshields (2) replace twice due to stress breakage. overhead a/c blows fuses, because of shortage, fuse panel located under closet over the proppane tank…”
2005-03-29 · Visibility · 3,134 mi“2002 tiffin allegro has problems with windshield wipers, seat belt malfunctioned, and door locks.*mr the consumer was unable to latch the seat belt, the motor unit of the windshield wipers was completely detached from the body, both windshields broke due to stress. the vehicle had an electrical defect that continuously caused power failures and …”
2005-02-07 · Visibility“tiffin motorhome problems experience with rv drivers seat belt , both windshield wipers and electrical system. vehicle warped and misaligned body chassis. *bf the vehicle overhead a/c failed. the 20 amp fuse blew intermittently when the consumer tried to use the a/c. when the consumer attempted to buckle the belt it tightened and wouldn't rele…”
2004-03-15 · Tires:sidewall“on october 10, 2003 consumer noticed a bulge on the sidewall of the right front tire. on february 23, 2004 the right rear inner dual tire blew out, and separated while driving 65 mph. there was some extensive damage to the rear fender. *ak…”
2002-08-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“vehicle has cut off while driving on several occasions. feel free to provide any further information.*ak…”
2002-08-13 · Unknown Or Other“there is a water leakages in the back slide out when used. feel free to provide any further information.*ak…”
2002-08-13 · Unknown Or Other“front slideout drag the carpet when used. feel free to provide any further information.*ak…”
2002-08-13 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal“an on going problem with the turn signal continuity failing to operate. vehicle been to the dealer on five occasions, and the problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.