Tiffin Allegro Open Road recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 23, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalls 2017 Tiffin Allegro Open Road

Recall number

17V113000

Brand / firm

Tiffin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 284 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 2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. A sticker on the tow hitch may list the incorrect weight capacity for the hitch. The sticker states a capacity of 10,000 lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs, when the correct towing capacity is 5,000 lbs, with a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs.

What to do

Tiffin will notify owners and will supply a corrected weight capacity sticker, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017 . Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-105.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.