2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Structure:interior Panels:ceiling (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (9)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2014-05-23 · WI-268 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes: exhaust tip and pipes for muffler on bus models needs to be installed. *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
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-08-29 · Structure:interior Panels:ceiling · 77,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 tiffin allegro bus. the contact stated that while his wife was driving 75 mph, the interior cabinetry separated from the ceiling, fell, and almost injured to the occupants of the rv. the rv was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. the rv was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but offere…”
2008-04-03 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer · 1,154 mi“the windshield wipers will fail on a 2008 allegro bus rv made by tiffin within a few minutes of operation. the brackets inside break off and the wipers fall down. on june 4, 2007, i purchased from an rv dealership in kingston, new york a new 2008 allegro bus made by tiffin. while test driving the new rv that day, the windshield wipers failed and st…”
2008-04-03 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 1,154 mi“the rear view driver's side mirror on a 2008 allegro bus rv made by tiffin is mounted in a manner/location that causes a very large blind spot making it unsafe to make a left turn. on june 4, 2007, i purchased from an rv dealership in kingston, new york a new 2008 allegro bus made by tiffin. on june 5, 2007, i left new york for home in ohio with t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.