2016 Tiffin Allegro recalls and problems

The 2016 Tiffin Allegro has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Tiffin dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Tiffin Allegro vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Tiffin Allegro recalls

Recall 17V-841: Equipment

Reported Dec 22, 2017 · 36,005 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall 16V-692: Equipment, Trailer Hitches

Reported Sep 26, 2016 · 1,658 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes manufactured April 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a tow hitch with a weight capacity sticker that may indicate an incorrect weight capacity.

Risk: 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: Tiffin will notify owners, and send them a corrected label to replace the incorrect label, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-104.

Recall 16V-397: Steering

Reported Jun 2, 2016 · 539 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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: 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.

2016 Tiffin Allegro problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Unknown or Other1
Structure1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2016 Tiffin Allegro complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Jul 23, 2023
The DEF headers (level sensors) are a known issue with these motor homes and many other diesel vehicles dating back to 2010 to even new ones today. Shaw Industries is one of the main suppliers of this part (the supplier of the ones on Tiffin Motorhomes) and have done nothing to reimburse owners for the failures. When the level sensor fails the vehicle can go into a derate mode causing it to only be able to go 5 mph. This can be very dangerous for someone on a road trip hundreds of miles from any service, plus obtainung a replacement can take months, leaving people their families and dogs…
Structure · at 6,500 miles · reported Jan 30, 2018
There are a total of 18 vertical posts (Square steel tube) that conect and suspend the coach floor frame approximately 1.5 inches above the chassis rails. Per tiffin service representatives, these posts are to be welded to the chassis on both sides where the square steel tube interfaces the chassis rail by approximately 2 inches. On 1/15/18, I performed an inspection of these welds based on many documented cases from other tiffin allegro owners of failed house-to-chassis welds, and I found all 18 posts welded on only one side and one failed weld that had a complete full-length crack. Tiffin is…
Electrical System · at 3,200 miles · reported Sep 29, 2017
The tiffin allegro phaeton 44oh was parked in front of our home on january 2, 2017. At approximately 2:30am our home security camera captured a fire start in the wet bay area. The fire quickly spread to the entire center section of the vehicle. City fire investigators and an independent fire forensic investigation company identified the wet bay are as the location where the fire ignited (Coinciding with the home security video). One day prior to the fire, we noted that the gfci outlet in the wet bay was not working and it quickly tripped off when we attempted to reset it. Additionally, we…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 3,000 miles · reported Jan 23, 2017
The contact owns a 2016 tiffin allegro. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the throttle body was getting stuck, the accelerator pedal was slow to respond when reversing or while in drive, and the contact had to maneuver the pedal when the failure happened. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. ...updated 03/13/17
Seat Belts · at 4,000 miles · reported Nov 5, 2015
Where the metal ring that the seat belt slides through attaches to the frame of the motor home above the passengers right sholder and the drivers left shoulder the mount was assembled with the incorrect parts. The stud, seat belt slide, washer and nylon locking nut are incompatible and the nylon locking nut will not seat on the threads of the stud. This allowed the nut to loosen from vibration while driving on the interstate after less than 4,ooo miles and the belt fell from the mount. The issue is the outside diameter of the stud mounted to the wall is a larger outside diameter than the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Tiffin Allegro have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Tiffin Allegro: 17V-841 (equipment), 16V-692 (equipment, trailer hitches), 16V-397 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Tiffin Allegro?

Owners report seat belts problems most often (1 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 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.