Recall 08V-433: 2008 Tiffin Allegro

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 26, 2008, covering about 3,539 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-433
Report date
Aug 26, 2008
Vehicles affected
3,539
Owners notified
Oct 3, 2008

The problem

Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

The risk

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

The fix

Tiffin is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during october 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Notes

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V433000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Tiffin Allegro2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-433?

Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

How is recall 08V-433 fixed?

Tiffin is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during october 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.