2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Reduced brake performance may lead to an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Tiffin IS recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 256-356-8661.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes
I read recently in a tiffin magazine (volume 13, #1) about a carlisle hydraulic park brake failure. I am the original owner. although I have not experienced a failure yet, I am anticipating such failure.
- Service brakes
Traveling down road and smelled burning. Parked after a short distance until next day. Brakes were not releasing. Next day after cooling, the vehicle was taken to a service facility, however advised brakes were fine. Approximately a month later I was bringing the vehicle to a dealer for an…
Traveling down road and smelled burning. Parked after a short distance until next day. Brakes were not releasing. Next day after cooling, the vehicle was taken to a service facility, however advised brakes were fine. Approximately a month later I was bringing the vehicle to a dealer for an unrelated matter. I had driven approximately 75 miles and was near the dealer when the same smell occurred. Dealer found the left front brake caliper had failed. It was changed. Approximately february of this year, I had left my house and traveled approximately 3 miles when same smell appeared and brakes dragging. Turned around and went home. The right front caliper had failed and melted the ABS sensor which have since both been changed. Concerned about rear brakes failing. *tr
- Parking brake · Service brakes
The auto park brake (J72) on my workhorse W-24 chassis activated while traveling 65 mph on arkansas interstate 35 bringing the vehicle to a very abrupt stop. In researching the internet, I have found this IS not a new problem. This IS a very dangerous situation, especially if no berm was available…
The auto park brake (J72) on my workhorse W-24 chassis activated while traveling 65 mph on arkansas interstate 35 bringing the vehicle to a very abrupt stop. In researching the internet, I have found this IS not a new problem. This IS a very dangerous situation, especially if no berm was available to pull off the highway. After being towed to a repair shop and waiting 10 days for repair, we were notified no parts would be available until early may. upon returning home (ohio), we have discovered there IS currently no one making the parts and maybe they could be available some time in august. it IS very discouraging that workhorse does not have a supply of parts available. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Parking brake
2006 allegro bay motorhome. Consumer writes in regards to brake issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated while driving 65 mph, the auto park warning light illuminated and then the brake engaged which caused the motorhome to immediately come to a stop. The rv would not move until the drive…
2006 allegro bay motorhome. Consumer writes in regards to brake issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated while driving 65 mph, the auto park warning light illuminated and then the brake engaged which caused the motorhome to immediately come to a stop. The rv would not move until the drive shaft was removed. The rv was towed to the dealer, where all the connections were cleaned and reconnected and the warning light was turned off. on april 13, 2012 the warning light illuminated again. the parking brake unit was replaced. Once it was replaced , it was determined the electronic control module was the cause.
- Service brakes
After exiting interstate, stopping at end of ramp, making left turn, proceeding 2 miles then turning left into campground, my brake pedal went to the floor and pumping barely got us stopped. Upon exiting mh the hot brake smell and smoke were coming from rear tires. we let mh sit for time to cool…
After exiting interstate, stopping at end of ramp, making left turn, proceeding 2 miles then turning left into campground, my brake pedal went to the floor and pumping barely got us stopped. Upon exiting mh the hot brake smell and smoke were coming from rear tires. we let mh sit for time to cool brakes so we could get to parking spot. emer. Road service was called and we were towed next day to repair shop for motorcoaches. repair needed was extensive and all associated brake parts were replaced including pads,calipers, oil seals, ABS sensors, rear end fluid, brake fluid flushing. front brakes were inspected, found ok, but pads were replaced as precaution. the brakes had hardly been used during drive on interstate since I have exhaust brake. there had been no previous trouble with brakes. we had another incident of rear brakes overheating 8/19/11 after driving several miles on level road. there were only 2 times brakes needed to be used and both gentle stops. Mileage 42174. mechanic was called to check for damage but we were lucky, he found none. while in vegas we had recall fl577c (brake switch) done and I asked service mgr.about brake recalls of other kinds he said none. I had also asked previous service mgr. About recalls on brakes because I was aware bosch brake recall on workhorse chassis, again none was the answer. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes became hot after descending a steep hill. But did not cool off while driving on flat highway for 40 miles. They became extremely hot after 40 miles and pedal required vigorous pumping to activate at all when I pulled into a rest area. There was no indication of brake failure before turning…
Brakes became hot after descending a steep hill. But did not cool off while driving on flat highway for 40 miles. They became extremely hot after 40 miles and pedal required vigorous pumping to activate at all when I pulled into a rest area. There was no indication of brake failure before turning into the rest area because I did not have to apply the brakes while driving on the flat road. after cooling overnight the brakes were normal. *tr
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
There was a recall on the refrigerator in my motorhome , prior to the recall I had never had a problem with the refrigerator ... The manufacturer sent someone to the r.v.to put the recall kit on it and a short time later it caught fire , done approximately $7000.00 of damage to the unit.... I definitely believe this was a manufacturer defect problem . *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
2006 allegro bay. Consumer writes to acknowledge the very prompt and professional assistance rendered when he experienced brake failure *tgw the consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the brakes. However, there was no permanent fix for the problem. The consumer didn't state which model of the workhorse chassis he has. *Jb
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
My problem deals with the recall on the dometic refrigerator that IS installed in my rv. my refrig. Falls in the group of affected units. the recall addresses replacing a shield over the gas (flame) to protect against fire if the tube, on the refrig. Cracks, and leaks onto the flame therefore…
My problem deals with the recall on the dometic refrigerator that IS installed in my rv. my refrig. Falls in the group of affected units. the recall addresses replacing a shield over the gas (flame) to protect against fire if the tube, on the refrig. Cracks, and leaks onto the flame therefore causing a fire. I understand this, however this IS not the problem the tube breaking IS the problem and that causes the fluid to leak down onto the gas/flame. the company tells me that they are not repairing the defective/ cracked tubes. this seems completely absurd to me. they are not fixing the problem only the possibility of a fire after their defective product brakes causing the leak. *Tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Diminished Brake Performance
Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).
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.
- 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.
- 10023174Tiffin motorhomes, inc. - pantry door lock.
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