Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TIFFIN
Model Of Vehicle
ALLEGRO
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V397000
Component Description
TBD
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20141001
End Of Manufacture
20150801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
539
Date Owners Notified
20160817
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160602