Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 26, 2016
(Campaign #: TIF-104)
Incorrect Weight Capacity on Tow Hitch Sticker
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes manufactured April 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a tow hitch with a weight capacity sticker that may indicate an incorrect weight capacity.
NHTSA ID: 16V692000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,658
Consequence Summary:
If the hitch is loaded to the weight on sticker, the hitch may fail and the towed vehicle can separate from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tiffin will notify owners, and send them a corrected label to replace the incorrect label, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-104.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.05
September 2, 2016
(Campaign #: TIF-103)
Passenger Side View Mirror may not Hold Position
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Bus motorhomes manufactured April 12, 2016, to June 21, 2016. Due to insufficient holding power of the mirror arm swivel mechanism, the passenger side mirror could move while the vehicle is in motion.
NHTSA ID: 16V638000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 36
Consequence Summary:
If the mirror does not stay in position, it can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit kit to secure the passenger mirror swivel arm mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256- 356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-103.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.44
August 26, 2016
(Campaign #: TIF-102)
Driver-Side Windshield Wiper Arm may Break
Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Open Roads vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side wiper arm that may sweep off of the edge of the windshield, when trying to return, the wiper arm may break.
NHTSA ID: 16V623000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
A broken windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side wiper pivot shaft and extending linkage, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-102.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.71
July 28, 2016
(Campaign #: TIF-101)
Air Compressor Failure due to Debris in Intake
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Breeze motorhomes manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles have air compressors attached to the engine that may fail due to debris from manufacturing being left in the air intake tube.
NHTSA ID: 16V562000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 67
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the air compressor may result in the inability to maintain air pressure while driving which would cause the parking brake to set unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tiffin will notify owners, and Cummins certified technicians will inspect the air compressor for debris. Engines with no damage will have a new air intake tube installed. Engines with foreign material damage will be repaired by a Cummins certified technician, and have the air intake tube, charge air cooler, and air filter replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-101.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.48
July 13, 2016
(Campaign #: TIFF-100)
Windshield Wiper Arms May Break
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
NHTSA ID: 16V532000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 10,351
Consequence Summary:
If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.58
June 2, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Allegro Phaeton and 2015-2016 Allegro Bus trucks manufactured October 1, 2014 to August 1, 2015, equipped with certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
NHTSA ID: 16V397000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 539
Consequence Summary:
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.65