2002 Tiffin Allegro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2002 Tiffin Allegro. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse W20, W21 and W22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. the safety recall began on september 16, 2010. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) IS present.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition IS in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Owner complaints
10 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic › Actuator
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 at highway speed; causing many thousands damage. *nm *ak
- Tires
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…
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 the time of both incidents. The first time one tire blew out, and he probably hadn't driven 50 miles when the other tire blew out. the tires had less than 20000 miles on them. tire size 235/80r22 1/2 xrv. *Ak *sb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Seat belts · Structure › Body · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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…
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. if panel fails then fire could cause death or injury. have all related correspondence, can furnish your office. rv place "in-op status" with ca dmv because owner afraid to operate under curent conditions. *ak
- Electrical system · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Seat belts · Structure · Visibility
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…
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 circuit breakers to blow. The commode was inoperable. The rv had a defect in the design which allowed structural movement.*jb
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Equipment · Seat belts · 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…
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 release. the entrance door was out of alignment therefore it couldn't be locked form the outside. the dining seat top raised up about and inch because it had nothing under it for security. the exhaust pipe was not attached to the frame of the vehicle. the toilet valve stuck in the open position leaving the tank exposed or the smell to come back into the vehicle. the rearview mirror moved while the consumer was yielding into traffic. the windshield had stress cracks from being installed incorrectly. *nm
- 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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle has cut off while driving on several occasions. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Unknown or other
There IS a water leakages in the back slide out when used. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Unknown or other
Front slideout drag the carpet when used. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- 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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10057951Rv: instructions on how to install the charge solenoid wiring in a rv or vehicle.
- 10057785Tiffin 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.
- 10057778Tiffin 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. Updated 11/24/15.
- 10057773Tiffin 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.
- 10055356Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. Select document search button below. The procedure to seal under the f-trim on all allegros. Updated 6/29/15.
- 10026736Tiffin 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.
- 10026734Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Switch box grounding lug. The tap screw IS not tight enough. This could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. Csc letter was received.
- 10026732Tiffin 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.
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