Recall 13V638000: 2013–2014 Tiffin Allegro
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 19, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 222
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Allegro 33AA motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace. In the affected vehicles, the fireplace may ignite a piece of exposed wood inside the electric fireplace.
The risk
If the exposed piece of wood ignites, the rest of the motorhome could also catch fire.
The fix
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to keep heat from the exposed wood, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Tiffin Allegro
- 2014 Tiffin Allegro
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V638000
- Manufacturer
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 17, 2014
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)
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