CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Tiffin Allegro has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6 reports).
7Recalls
11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Tiffin Allegro recalls
Most common 2003 Tiffin Allegro problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES ON A DOWNHILL GRADE. HAD TO PULL TO SHOULDER AND SCRAPE ALONG UNTIL SLOWED ENOUGH TO STOP WITH PARKING BRAKE. CALIPERS FROZE CAUSING BOIL OVER OF FLUIDS THAT BURNED BRAKE HOSES AND SENSORS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY RV EQUIPPED WITH A WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REDUCE POWER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE RV STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE RV AFTER SEVERAL MOMENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR INTERMITTENTLY ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE RV WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY MODULAR BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 03/07/11*LJ UPDATED 09/16/11
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TIFFIN ALLEGRO 31DA MOBILE HOME WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS W22. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND HE COULD SMELL SMOKE. HE STATED THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENED HE HAD TO ALLOW THE BRAKES TO COOL OFF IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. HE RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES AND WORKHORSE HAD NOT FOUND A SOLUTION FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS THE SECOND OWNER AND THE FORMER OWNER STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. HE REFERENCE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V110000, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
IN 2008 FULL LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONING IN OUR 2003 ALLEGRO MOTORHOME WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS GOING UP HILL. WE HAD MOTORHOME TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER. WORKHORSE REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY CLAIMING IT WAS MY HUSBAND WHO HELD THE BRAKES ON TO LONG. HE IS A PROFESSIONAL CEMENT TRUCK DRIVER AND THIS IS NOT THE CASE. THE BRAKE PADS SHOW NO WEAR THEY WERE JUST BURNED WHEN THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. WE PAID TO HAVE ALL BRAKE SYSTEMS REPLACED, BUT NOW ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE COACH BECAUSE AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE IT MAY HAPPEN AGAIN AND WE ARE IN FEAR OF OUR FAMILIES SAFETY. WE CONTINUE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON A MOTORHOME WE ARE UNABLE TO USE DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES WORKHORSE IS UNABLE TO REPAIR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND CONTINUED TO PUMP THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES FINALLY BECAME OPERABLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. HE LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON HIS UNIT. THE REMEDY OFFERED A NEW DESIGN ON THE BRAKING UNIT; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 10,000. UPDATED 06/23/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES ON THE RV HAVE FAILED TWICE. UPDATED 06/23/09.*JB
2003 Tiffin Allegro questions
Does the 2003 Tiffin Allegro have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2003 Tiffin Allegro: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Tiffin Allegro?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Tiffin Allegro has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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