Tiffin Allegro recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalls 2015–2017 Tiffin Allegro, Allegro Open Road

Recall number

16V692000

Brand / firm

Tiffin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,658 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.