2021 Tiffin ALLEGRO: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 20-40 MPH THE BRAKES OVERHEATED AND SMOKE EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THEN CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. UPDATED 10/26/11 *BF UPDATED 11/03/11 *BF UPDATED 12/15/11 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED TH…

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2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO MOTORHOME/2013 FORD CHASSIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE STARTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AT THE END OF THE EXIT RAMP, THE RV WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT SEEMED TO BE MISSING. AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES OF PRESSING AND RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE RAN SMOOTHLY AND ACCELERATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND BRAKE RESERVE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE 5TH DAY OF OWING THE RV. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED WHAT WAS KNOWN AS IDLE MODE, WHICH WAS THE ENGINE …

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WHILE DRIVING RV WITH FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS ENCOUNTERED VIOLENT SIDE TO SIDE ROCKING WHEN FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HITS CERTAIN BRIDGE JOINTS, POTHOLES OR ROADWAY DIPS NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD,ACTS LIKE TIRE BLEW, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. MUST STOP COMPLETELY TO STOP SIDE TO SIDE ROCKING.THIS IS ON 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RED

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COACHSTEP MODEL 181174 30"SINGLE RETRACTIBLE STEP, BOLT IN MECHANISM SHEARED OFF RENDERING THE STEP UNUSABLE NOTE: I WAS ON STEP WHEN IT BROKE AND WAS NOT INJURED RV WAS PARKED WHEN IT OCCURED.

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THE TIFFIN ALLEGRO PHAETON 44OH WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF OUR HOME ON JANUARY 2, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30AM OUR HOME SECURITY CAMERA CAPTURED A FIRE START IN THE WET BAY AREA. THE FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE ENTIRE CENTER SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. CITY FIRE INVESTIGATORS AND AN INDEPENDENT FIRE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION COMPANY IDENTIFIED THE WET BAY ARE AS THE LOCATION WHERE THE FIRE IGNITED (COINCIDING WITH THE HOME SECURITY VIDEO). ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE FIRE, WE NOTED THAT THE GFCI OUTLET IN THE WET BAY WAS NOT WORKING AND IT QUICKLY TRIPPED OF…

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The automatic leveling jacks have lateral support bars, both front and rear. This support bar has been reported numerous times (>20) via social media as having come apart due to very poor welding; and or no weld other than minor tap welds to hold in place. This fault could lead to the motorhome shift downwards rapidly and seriously injuring or killing the occupants accessing the under coach storage and or service compartments, or Should this very large (40 lbs, 6' long) piece of metal detach while the coach is traveling, this road debris cou…

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Both hydraulic forward slide rooms creep out at will. This unit was purchased new in July 2023 and was in the shop for 3 months having issues addressed. The main issue is that these slide rooms creep/drift out on their own. The dealership says that we don't have the cylinders that were part of a recall. So they bled the existing cylinders and told us to hold the retract button for four seconds after the room slides are retracted which recharges the hydraulic system. We brought the RV home and immediately the slide rooms drifted out on thei…

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There appears to be a number of recalls issued for a known "slider creep" while in motion. NHTSA Recall # 22V-273 TC Recall # 2022-206 Tiffin Recall # TIF-122 We recently purchased a 2023 Allegro Open Road 32SA. We have experienced un-commanded slide creep and land gear retraction. It appears the recall needs to be extended to 2023 models as well.626

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LETTER FROM SENATOR FEINSTEIN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT WHO BELIEVES A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC FAN/BLOWER IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS; ATTN: MEENA VISVANATHAN. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROPANE FURNACE PRODUCED A RATTLING NOISE AND IT GRADUALLY BECAME LOUDER, AS IF SOMETHING WERE LOOSE IN THE FURNACE. THERE WAS ALSO A UNIQUE ODOR, AS IF SOMETHING WERE BURNING. EVERY TIME THE SUBURBAN PROPANE FURNACE WAS IN USE, THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER, AND THE ODOR BECAME WORSE. A SERVIC…

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The Lippert/Shwintek slide systems this vehicle are inadequate. The bedroom slide hardware has been replaced in 2022 (under warranty) and is in need of replacement again. The Salon slide hardware has also been replaced one in 2023 and is showing signs of abnormal wear. Symptoms observed are failure to extend/retract, damaged rails, and slide pushing out while vehicle is in motion. The primary cause appears to be improper installation during the manufacturing process by Tiffin Motorhomes, Red Bay AL.

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Large slide will come out from wall of coach four to six inches while parked and driving. National safety problem issued by manufacturer. Repair was done, lasted five months then reoccurred. Trying to get fixed again. Out of service total of six months and counting. Dealer and manufacturer know no recourse will be taken. Filed CAP RV told not eligible due to being second owner. Problem was not disclosed prior to purchase. One year warranty did not transfer. Please help.

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There appears to be a number of recalls issued for a known "slider creep" while in motion. NHTSA Recall # 22V-273 TC Recall # 2022-206 Tiffin Recall # TIF-122 We recently purchased a 2023 Allegro Open Road 32SA. We have experienced un-commanded slide creep and land gear retraction. It appears the recall needs to be extended to 2023 models as well.626

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO 36LA MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL DOORS ON THE MOTOR HOME WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. WHILE IN A SECOND VEHICLE DRIVING BEHIND THE MOTOR HOME, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR HOME WAS LEANING LOWER THEN THE DRIVER SIDE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WELDING ATTACHING THE RV SECTION TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE WAS FRACTURED AND DAMAGED, CAUSING THE RV BODY TO LEAN AND BECOME IMBALANCED AND THE DOORS TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO SECURE. IN ADDITION, AN ELECTRIC…

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THE TIFFIN ALLEGRO PHAETON 44OH WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF OUR HOME ON JANUARY 2, 2017. AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30AM OUR HOME SECURITY CAMERA CAPTURED A FIRE START IN THE WET BAY AREA. THE FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD TO THE ENTIRE CENTER SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. CITY FIRE INVESTIGATORS AND AN INDEPENDENT FIRE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION COMPANY IDENTIFIED THE WET BAY ARE AS THE LOCATION WHERE THE FIRE IGNITED (COINCIDING WITH THE HOME SECURITY VIDEO). ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE FIRE, WE NOTED THAT THE GFCI OUTLET IN THE WET BAY WAS NOT WORKING AND IT QUICKLY TRIPPED OF…

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All rear and side marker lights stop functioning without notice. The FCCC Motorhome Chassis rear PDMs is at fault, again (reference NHTSA #20V-404 with at least 2 notices). FCCC provided a work around for PDMs that took care of potential loss of brake and turn signal lights that stop functioning. Unfortunately the marker lights potential issues has not been addressed. Marker lights that do not function correctly increase the risk of a crash after sunset (at nights).

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When driving all controls on steering wheel become inactive. You must stop and restart coach. This leaves you without wipers as well as cruise control. Many owners are reporting this issue.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. WHILE WALKING DOWN THE STEPS OF THE VEHICLE, THE STEP BOLTS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE STEP BOLTS WERE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V880000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. UPDATED 05/26/16*LJ *TR

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THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 18 VERTICAL POSTS (SQUARE STEEL TUBE) THAT CONECT AND SUSPEND THE COACH FLOOR FRAME APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES ABOVE THE CHASSIS RAILS. PER TIFFIN SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, THESE POSTS ARE TO BE WELDED TO THE CHASSIS ON BOTH SIDES WHERE THE SQUARE STEEL TUBE INTERFACES THE CHASSIS RAIL BY APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES. ON 1/15/18, I PERFORMED AN INSPECTION OF THESE WELDS BASED ON MANY DOCUMENTED CASES FROM OTHER TIFFIN ALLEGRO OWNERS OF FAILED HOUSE-TO-CHASSIS WELDS, AND I FOUND ALL 18 POSTS WELDED ON ONLY ONE SIDE AND ONE FAILED W…

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ENTRY DOOR LATCH ON OUR TIFFIN 2018 ALLEGRO BUS UNLATCHED AS WE WERE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY

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WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDING CRACKING ON OUR TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD 36. AFTER RETURNING FROM A PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SESSION AT LAZYDAYS RV DEALERSHIP (SEFFNER, FL) AND SETTLING IN AT OUR CAMPGROUND IN LAKELAND FL, WE NOTICED ON JANUARY 17, 2021 THAT OUR CAMPER DISPLAYED AN APPROXIMATELY TEN-INCH-LONG CRACK IN THE SIDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, JUST TO THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE SLIDE OUT ON THAT SIDE (SEE PICTURE). WE EMAILED TIFFIN'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT, WHICH RESPONDED BY SAYING THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF SIMILAR ISSUES AND OFFER…

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Large slide will come out from wall of coach four to six inches while parked and driving. National safety problem issued by manufacturer. Repair was done, lasted five months then reoccurred. Trying to get fixed again. Out of service total of six months and counting. Dealer and manufacturer know no recourse will be taken. Filed CAP RV told not eligible due to being second owner. Problem was not disclosed prior to purchase. One year warranty did not transfer. Please help.

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Tiffin issued the following recall for some models of their Allegro motorhomes. https://www.usatoday.com/recalls/automotive/NHTSA-22V273000/#:~:text=Tiffin%20Motorhomes%2C%20Inc.,seals%20in%20the%20hydraulic%20cylinders. The model I have is not included in the recall, but I am experiences the same problem, the slide-out extends while parked (or possibly while moving). I brought the unit in for repairs in May 2023 and picked the unit up in September 2023. Poulsbo RV confirmed the slide-out extends when parked, as it occurred on their lot as we…

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A BRACKET HOLDING THE REAR SWAY BAR TO THE CHASSIS ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS MISSING ONE OF TWO BOLTS. THE BRACKET IS BENT AND HANGS USELESSLY FROM THE CHASSIS. THIS 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO WAS BUILT ON A FORD F53 CHASSIS. MULTIPLE REPORTS AT TIFFINRVNETWORK.COM ALERTED ME TO CHECK FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR

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EXTREME AMOUNT OF SWAY. TWISTY ROADS HAVE TO BE UNDER POSTED SPEED LIMIT. FREEWAY TRAVEL IS AFFECTED BY WIND, SEMI'S AND OTHER HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD ON TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. COMPLAINED TO TIFFIN MOTORS AND WAS TOLD TO GET A BETTER SET OF SHOCK ABSORBERS. COMPLAINED TO LAMESA RV SAN DIEGO AND THEY JUST LEFT BY RIG ON THEIR LOT FOR A WEEK. SAID THEY COULD FIND NO FAULT. TALK TO ROADMASTER (SUSPENSION SPECIALISTS) AND THEY SAID I SHOULD PUT AN AUXILIARY ANTI-SWAY BAR 1 3/4" NEXT TO THE…

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Apparently, there is a recall on our Motorhome with this VIN, which we took delivery of on April 30, 2021 and we have not been notified as of this date. Ford Manufacturer Recall Number 21S17 NHTSA Recall Number21V202 Why were we not notified after all of this time?

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Vehicle sways uncontrollably when passed by a semi. On several occasion it push me into the berm. It is known issue with the Ford chassis the vehicle sits on. We just purchased the vehicle a week ago and asked to return it but the dealer will not take it back. The vehicle is not safe to drive it its current state. To resolve it is going to take a considerable amount of money. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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COMPLAINT: UNAVAILABILITY OF MICHELIN 235/80R 22.5 XRV TIRES. THESE TIRES ARE SPECIFICALLY MANUFACTURED FOR CLASS A MOTOR HOMES. MY ORIGINAL TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED AND I CANNOT LOCATE THESE TIRES FOR PURCHASE ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. COMPLAINTS/QUESTIONS TO MICHELIN HAVE NOT BEEN ANSWERED. TIRE DEALERS ONLY KNOW THAT "THEY ARE ON BACK-ORDER". FORD HAS INCREASED THE PRODUCTION OF CLASS "A" MOTOR HOMES BY OVER 30% THIS YEAR AND I SUSPECT THAT THE TIRES BEING PRODUCED BY MICHELIN ARE GOING TO FORD AND OTHERS FOR NEW CLASS A'S. WHAT ABOUT THO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRINITY MT3 (N/A) WITH KINGS ST5000 TIRES,(N/A) SIZE: 175/80/13. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED TWO SPLITS ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE OF BOTH THE TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS 1,000.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. WHILE WALKING DOWN THE STEPS OF THE VEHICLE, THE STEP BOLTS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE STEP BOLTS WERE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V880000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. UPDATED 05/26/16*LJ *TR

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