The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V327000·Announced 2012-06-19

TIFFIN Motorhomes Recalled for Hydraulic Brake Caliper Defect

TIFFIN is recalling 2006-2010 Allegro and Allegro Bay motorhomes because hydraulic brake calipers may grow, causing drag and reduced performance.

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 structural vehicle defect (brake caliper growth) that leads to reduced brake performance and an increased risk of a crash. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

TIFFIN Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Allegro and Allegro Bay recreational vehicles equipped with Bosch hydraulic brakes. The recall addresses a defect in the hydraulic brake system where the motorhome chassis, when exposed to long periods of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth. This growth reduces the clearance between the piston and the bore, potentially leading to brake drag and overheating.

The primary consequence of this defect is reduced brake performance, which may lead to an increased risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be notified by TIFFIN. Authorized Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) dealers will inspect the vehicles 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 also 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 — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,304

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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