The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V327000·Announced 2011-06-15

TIFFIN Motorhomes Recalled for Intermittent Brake Light Switch Defect

TIFFIN Motorhomes is recalling 2006-2010 Allegro and Allegro Bay models because brake lights may not illuminate consistently, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle brake lights) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed fatalities or serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

TIFFIN Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Allegro and Allegro Bay recreational vehicles manufactured between January 2005 and April 2010. These vehicles are built on a Daimler/Freightliner chassis. The recall addresses a defect in the exterior lighting brake light switch.

The brake lights may be intermittent during light brake applications. This means the lights may not illuminate consistently when the brakes are applied, failing to properly indicate to following vehicles that the motorhome has slowed or stopped. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Daimler Trucks (DTNA), the chassis manufacturer, will notify owners and perform repairs free of charge at DTNA dealerships. This safety recall began on May 27, 2011. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN ALLEGRO, ALLEGRO BAY
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,309

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ALLEGRO
  • ALLEGRO BAY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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