Tiffin Allegro recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 19, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalls 2015 Tiffin Allegro, Phaeton

Recall number

15V297000

Brand / firm

Tiffin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 304 units

Why it was recalled

If the slide-out opens during transit, there is an increased risk of a vehicle crash.

What was recalled

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.(Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015 Allegro Red 36 QSA, Allegro Red 38 QBA, Phaeton 40 QBH, and Phaeton 40 QKH motorhomes manufactured April 22, 2014, to May 8, 2015. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the slide-out controller and cause the "switch out" connection to short, and cause the motorhome slide-out section to extend while the motorhome is moving.

What to do

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay to disconnect the power source of the slide-out, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.