2003 Tiffin Allegro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2003 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.
Tiffin IS recalling certain recreational vehicle equipped with norcold model 1200lr and 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from december 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a leak occurs and the unit IS continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Tiffin IS working with norcold and tiffin will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge by norcold. please see norcold's defect report 09e-027. owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
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 homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5V, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be…
Risk and remedy
Risk
At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tiffin IS working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or tiffin at 1-256-356-0205.
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
11 complaints2 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Sudden loss of brakes on a downhill grade. had to pull to shoulder and scrape along until slowed enough to stop with parking brake. calipers froze causing boil over of fluids that burned brake hoses and sensors.
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro bay rv equipped with a workhorse W22 chassis. While driving 65 mph, the reduce power warning light illuminated as the rv stalled. The contact was able to restart the rv after several moments. The contact stated that the failure would recur intermittently…
TL* the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro bay rv equipped with a workhorse W22 chassis. While driving 65 mph, the reduce power warning light illuminated as the rv stalled. The contact was able to restart the rv after several moments. The contact stated that the failure would recur intermittently on a regular basis. The rv was taken to a dealer twice and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure persisted and the rv was taken back to the dealer. The dealer then replaced the throttle body modular but to no avail. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 28,000. updated 03/07/11*lj updated 09/16/11
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro 31DA mobile home with a workhorse chassis W22. While driving approximately 60-65 mph he engaged the brakes and he could smell smoke. He stated that when this happened he had to allow the brakes to cool off in order to continue driving. He received two…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro 31DA mobile home with a workhorse chassis W22. While driving approximately 60-65 mph he engaged the brakes and he could smell smoke. He stated that when this happened he had to allow the brakes to cool off in order to continue driving. He received two recall notices and workhorse had not found a solution for the recall repair. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that he was the second owner and the former owner stated that the brakes were previously repaired. He reference recall nhtsa campaign ID number: 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 37,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
In 2008 full loss of brake functioning in our 2003 allegro motorhome with a workhorse chassis going up hill. We had motorhome towed to service center. Workhorse refused to take responsibility claiming it was my husband who held the brakes on to long. He IS a professional cement truck driver and…
In 2008 full loss of brake functioning in our 2003 allegro motorhome with a workhorse chassis going up hill. We had motorhome towed to service center. Workhorse refused to take responsibility claiming it was my husband who held the brakes on to long. He IS a professional cement truck driver and this IS not the case. The brake pads show no wear they were just burned when the brake system failed. We paid to have all brake systems replaced, but now are afraid to drive the coach because after receiving the recall notice it may happen again and we are in fear of our families safety. We continue to make payments on a motorhome we are unable to use due to safety issues workhorse IS unable to repair. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro recreational vehicle. while driving less than 60 mph, the brakes failed. the contact depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floor. he was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and continued to pump the brakes. the brakes finally became…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro recreational vehicle. while driving less than 60 mph, the brakes failed. the contact depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floor. he was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and continued to pump the brakes. the brakes finally became operable after several attempts. he later received a recall notice stating that there was a recall on his unit. the remedy offered a new design on the braking unit; however, the parts would not be immediately available. the failure and current mileages were less than 10,000. updated 06/23/09. *lj the consumer stated the brakes on the rv have failed twice. updated 06/23/09.*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake lockup after hard stop being required. Brakes worked correctly and smoothly for over 100 miles, but I had a situation where had I tried and finish my left turn (two lane highway) I would have been hit in the side by a semi-truck that decided to pass. I had the left turn signal on and was…
Brake lockup after hard stop being required. Brakes worked correctly and smoothly for over 100 miles, but I had a situation where had I tried and finish my left turn (two lane highway) I would have been hit in the side by a semi-truck that decided to pass. I had the left turn signal on and was driving slow in order to make my turn when I saw the semi, at which time I pulled over to the right and hit my brakes. I then drove approx. 2-3 miles to my destination and that IS when the brakes heated up, as you could smell them. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro rv. while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. suddenly, after pumping the brakes several times, the vehicle came to a complete stop. the ABS warning indicator…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro rv. while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. suddenly, after pumping the brakes several times, the vehicle came to a complete stop. the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that there was brake failure. the technician replaced the brake system; however, the failure recurred. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign ID number 03v149000 (service brakes, hydraulic;switches:brake warning), although the failures were identical. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 1,800 and current mileage was 9,600.updated 01/09/09. *Lj updated 01/12/09. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15mph the vehicle stalled twice. both times the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the fuel pump was replaced.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Motorhome lost power on 4 different occasions and suffered a severe jolt while travelling 60 - 65 mph on 3 diffrerent occasions.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Intermittent stalling. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Heater grid IS part of engine cooling system. this system didn't turn off and wire was burning. dealership IS aware of problem.*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.
- 10129018This 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.
- 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.
Every Tiffin Allegro model year
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