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Tiffin Allegro Open Road Recall 17V200: Tow hitch may detach from motorhome, risking crash

NHTSA campaign 17V200, reported March 23, 2017, 4,990 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2011-2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road motorhomes have a tow hitch that can detach from the coach under heavy loading or hard braking. If the hitch separates, the tow vehicle is no longer connected to the motorhome, which increases the risk of a crash.

Tiffin Motorhomes will notify affected owners. Dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets on your motorhome at no charge. The recall began on March 28, 2017. For questions, you can contact Tiffin Motorhomes customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V200Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Problem
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. The tow hitch on these vehicles may can detach from the coach under heavy loading or hard braking conditions.
Risk
If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin Motorhomes 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.

Affected vehicles

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