Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V328000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V328000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2018 allegro open road motorhomes Includes 5,871 affected units, Tow Hitch may Detach from Motorhome, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2018 allegro open road motorhomes

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2013-2018 allegro open road motorhomes. insufficient strength of the frame rail may allow the tow hitch to detach from the motorhome.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install an insert plate to strengthen the frame rail, free of charge. tiffin issued owners an interim notification on may 31, 2018. the recall began on july 24, 2018. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-109. note: some vehicles already remedied as part of recall 17v200 will need the additional repairs covered by this recall.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V328000
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Tow hitch may detach from motorhome
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 5,871

Details

MFR Campaign Number: TIF-109
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2013-2018 allegro open road motorhomes. insufficient strength of the frame rail may allow the tow hitch to detach from the motorhome.
Consequence Summary: If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install an insert plate to strengthen the frame rail, free of charge. tiffin issued owners an interim notification on may 31, 2018. the recall began on july 24, 2018. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-109. note: some vehicles already remedied as part of recall 17v200 will need the additional repairs covered by this recall.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.2

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NHTSA ID: 18V328000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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