Recall 11V-327: 2006–2010 Tiffin Allegro, 2006–2010 Tiffin Allegro Bay
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Jun 15, 2011, covering about 1,309 vehicles.
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> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V327000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Allegro | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Tiffin Allegro Bay | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All 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 11V-327?
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.
How is recall 11V-327 fixed?
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.
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.