The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V643000·Announced 2024-08-09

Tiffin motorhomes recalled for cooktop electrical shock hazard

Tiffin is recalling certain 2016-2024 Allegro Bus and 2017-2024 Zephyr motorhomes because the 240-volt cooktop may not be grounded, creating an electrical shock hazard. Tiffin will install a ground for the junction box at no charge.

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 vehicle equipment defect creating a risk of electrical shock from short-circuit, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. This meets the High severity threshold as a risk-of-harm product without yet-reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2016-2024 Allegro Bus and 2017-2024 Zephyr motorhomes. The 240-volt induction cooktop may not be properly grounded, creating an electrical shock hazard if the internal wiring shorts.

An ungrounded cooktop frame can carry live electrical current, posing a shock risk to anyone in contact with the appliance during operation. Approximately 1,188 motorhomes are affected.

Tiffin will install a ground for the metal junction box free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2023. To schedule repairs, contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

For more information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov. Tiffin's recall number is TIF-133.

The recalled product

Product
2018 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • electrical-shock
  • fire-risk
Affected units
1,188

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 BUS
  • ZEPHYR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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