The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V328000·Announced 2018-05-17

Tiffin Allegro Open Road Motorhomes Recalled for Frame Rail Weakness

Tiffin is recalling 2013-2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes because weak frame rails may allow the tow hitch to detach, increasing 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 (frame rail weakness) that could lead to hitch detachment and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where insufficient strength of the frame rail may allow the tow hitch to detach from the motorhome.

If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash. Tiffin issued an interim notification to owners on May 31, 2018, and the recall began on July 24, 2018.

Dealers will install an insert plate to strengthen the frame rail free of charge. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Note that some vehicles already remedied under recall 17V200 may still require the additional repairs covered by this recall.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
5,871

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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