The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V397000·Announced 2016-06-02

Tiffin Allegro Motorhomes Recalled for Steering Box Wear Risk

Tiffin is recalling 2014-2016 Allegro motorhomes because incorrect steering box spacers can cause premature wear, leading to a sudden loss of steering ability and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering box failure) that results in a sudden loss of steering ability, which is a significant injury risk criterion for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Allegro Phaeton and 2015-2016 Allegro Bus trucks manufactured between October 1, 2014, and August 1, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with specific ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles and Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The steering boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, which can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.

The defect poses a safety risk because the steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability. This failure increases the risk of a crash. Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge.

Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on August 17, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN ALLEGRO
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
539

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 (1)

  • ALLEGRO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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