Recall 11V327000: 2006–2010 Tiffin Allegro, 2006–2010 Tiffin Allegro BAY
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 15, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,309
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2006-2010, allegro and allegro bay recreational vehicles, manufactured from january 2005, through april 2010, and built on a daimler/freightliner chassis. The brake lights may be intermittent during light brake applications.
The risk
The brake lights may not illuminate consistently upon brake application and fail to properly indicate to a following vehicle that the motorhome has slowed or come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Daimler trucks (dtna), manufacturer of the chassis, will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships, free of charge. (see dtna's recall campaign 10v-178.) the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Tiffin Allegro
- 2007 Tiffin Allegro
- 2008 Tiffin Allegro
- 2009 Tiffin Allegro
- 2010 Tiffin Allegro
- 2006 Tiffin Allegro BAY
- 2007 Tiffin Allegro BAY
- 2008 Tiffin Allegro BAY
- 2009 Tiffin Allegro BAY
- 2010 Tiffin Allegro BAY
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V327000
- Manufacturer
- TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
- Owner letters
- May 27, 2011
- Components
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology