CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:MOUNTING BRACKET
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Tiffin Allegro motorhomes built between October 1, 2014 and August 1, 2015 may have steering boxes made with incorrect internal spacers. These spacers can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle, which may lead to a sudden loss of steering ability.
Losing steering control while driving greatly increases the risk of a crash. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until the steering box has been inspected.
Dealers will inspect the steering box and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Tiffin will notify affected owners and can be reached at 1-256-356-8661. Owners should also check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tiffin Allegro | 201420152016 |
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