Defect Description For Recall
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 Allegro Open Road Motorhomes. A Sticker On The Tow Hitch May List The Incorrect Weight Capacity For The Hitch. The Sticker States A Capacity Of 10,000 Lbs, And A MaximUM Tongue Weight Of 1,000 Lbs, When The Correct Towing Capacity Is 5,000 Lbs, With A MaximUM Tongue Weight Of 500 Lbs.
Make Of Vehicle
TIFFIN
Model Of Vehicle
ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V113000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Tiffin Will Notify Owners And Will Supply A Corrected Weight Capacity Sticker, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 22, 2017 . Owners May Contact Tiffin Customer Service At 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’S Number For This Recall Is Tif-105.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161001
End Of Manufacture
20170113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
284
Date Owners Notified
20170322
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170223
Make Campaign Number
TIF-105