2007 Tiffin Allegro Bay problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2016-07-13 · campaign 16V532000 · 10,351 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2015-12-28 · campaign 15V880000 · 14,889 vehicles
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 position and may become unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2012-06-19 · campaign 12V327000 · 1,304 vehicles
Defect: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Risk: REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: TIFFIN WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND AUTHORIZED DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BY DTNA ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2011-06-15 · campaign 11V327000 · 1,309 vehicles
Defect: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010, ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2005, THROUGH APRIL 2010, AND BUILT ON A DAIMLER/FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Risk: THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE CONSISTENTLY UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND FAIL TO PROPERLY INDICATE TO A FOLLOWING VEHICLE THAT THE MOTORHOME HAS SLOWED OR COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA), MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS, WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. (SEE DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-178.) THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-11-10 · Letter to dealer · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. we knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.
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.
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:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater 2008-03-29 · SB-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit. there is a possibility it was incorrectly plumbed. csc letter was received. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-09-01 · Unknown Or Other · 15,000 mi · 🔥 fire“ we were traveling in the south pass of big horn national park. the grades were long and steep. a person passed us and pulled over and stoped us and said we were on fire. the coach filled with smoke nd i got out and found that the area above the exaust pipe had melted down on to the pipe catching on fire and burning up everything in the comp…”
2015-07-20 · Service Brakes · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 tiffin allegro bay. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v327000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, while driving approximately 55 mph, the speed decreased after the brake warning indicator illuminated. the contact depressed the accelerator pedal to the floor and was able to pull over. the motor hom…”
2012-03-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 tiffin allegro bay motor home. the contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the abs warning light would illuminate and the brake pedal would go straight down onto the floorboard. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicl…”
2012-03-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 15,000 mi“had stopped for fuel after driving approximately 150 miles. smelled burning but walk around and observation found nothing. drove approximately 10 miles further and pushed brake pedal to stop. pedal went all the way to floor. pumping the brakes vigorously restored some braking. was able to finish trip (approximately 1 block further) driving very slo…”
2012-01-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 12,300 mi“this is a 38' motorhome built on a freightliner front engine diesel chassis. this chassis has hydraulic brakes (not air brakes). brakes failed while exiting a freeway - narrowly avoiding a crash. returning home from a week away in an rv resort. stopped for fuel about 10 miles from home. noticed a smell of hot brakes, but nothing else unusual. did…”
2012-01-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 13,000 mi“brakes overheated, burned out abs sensors, locked up rear brakes. this rv has bosch brakes installed, and workhorse chassis rv's have a recall for moisture getting in the brake system and heating up and not releasing the brakes. freightliner or any rv company with bosch brakes needs to issue a recall before some gets killed or hurt,[xxx] info…”
2010-06-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 tiffin allegro bay rv. the contact stated while driving downhill at approximately 40 mph, the contact attempted to brake but to no avail. the brake pedal fell into the floorboard and he had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the rear cal…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.