The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V200000·Announced 2017-03-23

Tiffin Allegro Open Road Motorhomes Recalled for Hitch Detachment Risk

Tiffin is recalling 2011-2016 Allegro Open Road motorhomes because the tow hitch may detach under heavy loading or hard braking, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tow hitch detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2016 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. The recall involves 4,990 vehicles where the tow hitch may detach from the coach under heavy loading or hard braking conditions.

If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash. This structural defect poses a significant safety hazard to drivers and other road users.

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin Motorhomes customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
4,990

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 OPEN ROAD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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