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Tiffin Allegro Recall 16V623: Driver Wiper Arm May Break, Reducing Visibility

NHTSA campaign 16V623, reported August 26, 2016, 28 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Allegro Open Roads motorhomes built between June 7, 2016 and August 15, 2016 may have a driver-side windshield wiper arm that can sweep off the edge of the windshield. When the arm tries to return, it may break.

A broken wiper can reduce the driver's view through the windshield, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 and reference recall TIF-102. Tiffin will notify owners, and the repair is free: an authorized dealer will replace the driver-side wiper pivot shaft and extending linkage at no charge.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V623Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Problem
Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Open Roads vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side wiper arm that may sweep off of the edge of the windshield, when trying to return, the wiper arm may break.
Risk
A broken windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side wiper pivot shaft and extending linkage, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-102.
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.

Affected vehicles

Tiffin Allegro2017