2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus recalls and problems
The 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Tiffin dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus recalls
Recall 09V-069: Trailer Hitches
Problem: Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Risk: Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Fix: Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (Please see 08v-567). The trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Recall 08V-509: Equipment
Problem: Tiffin is recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Tiffin will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Recall 08V-027: Steering
Problem: Certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Risk: The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Tiffin is working with freightliner to replace the steering gear free of charge (Please see 07v343 and 07e049). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Recall 05V-307: Electrical System
Problem: On certain motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
Risk: When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the changeover box. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 51,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Tiffin Allegro Bus years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus: 09V-069 (trailer hitches), 08V-509 (equipment), 08V-027 (steering), 05V-307 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 51,000 miles.
Are Tiffin recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Tiffin dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.