2018 Tiffin Allegro Red problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Structure:body:door (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:rear/Other:anchorage 2021-11-05 · campaign 21V680000 · 10,409 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
Structure:body:door 2018-05-25 · campaign 18V341000 · 1,223 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The entry door on these vehicles may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-110.
Equipment 2017-12-22 · campaign 17V841000 · 36,005 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the n
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
Exterior Lighting 2025-06-09 · MCD-009 · Other
stopped using the lights we had been using due to expense. replaced with these, but these new lights have to be wired in instead of just clicking in. these are the instructions to wire in.
Wheels 2022-02-04 · CSA-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes was notified by daimler trucks north america on behalf of freightliner custom chassis corporation of a defect that exists on specific model year 2017 - 2022 freightliner custom chassis x-line chassis manufactured february 20, 2017 through november 18, 2021 that are equipped with a
Electrical System 2021-10-08 · CSA-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fccc motorhome chassis rear pdmâs fl-856
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.
What owners report
2021-07-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the motorhome will go into check engine and low def fluid mode with the proper level of fluid in the tank. once it went into the limp mode with the red check engine light coming on without any warning. i had to get the motorhome towed to a service center. after the service center performed work to clear the code, i was able to drive it for 40 min…”
2019-05-09 · Structure:body:door · 14,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 tiffin allegro red. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the entry door unintentionally opened twice while the bottom latch was locked. the contact also mentioned that the dead bolt attached to the door fractured. the vehicle was taken to general rv center (14000 automall dr, huntley, il 60142 (847) 669-5570)…”
2019-01-08 · Wheels“there is an existing recall for valve stem stabilizer,18v194. however my coach is not listed. i have had two inside flat tires go flat because the stabilizer does not stay in place and allows the valve stem to rub a whole in itself by action against the wheel.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.