CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Tiffin Allegro has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (2 reports).
2012 Tiffin Allegro recalls
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Certain motorhomes are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Motorhome Entry Steps May Become Unstable, Raising Injury Risk
The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to certain electric entry steps can fracture, allowing the fan gear to disengage.
Most common 2012 Tiffin Allegro problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
What owners report
[XXX]--I WAS TOWING A VEHICLE BEHIND A TIFFIN MOTOR HOME. A TOW BAR ATTACHES THE TOWED VEHICLE TO THE MOTOR HOME TOW HITCH. THE TOW BAR BEGAN TO SAG WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. THE TOW HITCH IS WELDED TO A TIFFIN INSTALLED FRAME, THAT IS WELDED TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS. THE TIFFIN INSTALLED FRAME CRACKED AND SEPARATED, CAUSING THE HITCH AND TOW BAR TO SAG. THE TOW HITCH IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WITH THREE BOLTS ON EACH SIDE. THE CRACKS HAD EXTENDED PAST THE REAR BOLTS AND CENTER BOLTS ON EACH SIDE. HAD THE CRACKS CONTINUED TO THE THIRD BOLT, THE TOW HITCH, TOW BAR, SAFETY CABLES, AND TOWED VEHICLE WOULD HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE HITCH TO THE F
SHORTLY AFTER ENGINE START AND DURING OR SHORTLY AFTER WARM-UP, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE LOSES ALL POWER. IF YOU HOLD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ONE POSITION, IT WILL REMAIN AT IDLE. IF YOU PUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OR PUSH TO THE FLOOR, IT WILL CATCH UP AND ACCELERATE. IT WILL NOT DO IT AGAIN IN THAT DRIVE CYCLE. IT DOES NOT DO IT EVERY TIME. IT HAS DONE IT APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES. ALL UNDER THE EXACT SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE ARE NO DTC'S STORED. IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. I WILL NOT PULL INTO TRAFFIC WITHOUT TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE NOW UNLESS IT IS A RIGHT TURN ONLY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SINCE IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE UP TO SPEED AND COULD CAUS
LETTER FROM SENATOR FEINSTEIN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT WHO BELIEVES A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC FAN/BLOWER IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS; ATTN: MEENA VISVANATHAN. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROPANE FURNACE PRODUCED A RATTLING NOISE AND IT GRADUALLY BECAME LOUDER, AS IF SOMETHING WERE LOOSE IN THE FURNACE. THERE WAS ALSO A UNIQUE ODOR, AS IF SOMETHING WERE BURNING. EVERY TIME THE SUBURBAN PROPANE FURNACE WAS IN USE, THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER, AND THE ODOR BECAME WORSE. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE FURNACE AND FOUND A BROKEN BLOWER FAN WITH PARTS OF THE FAN ON THE FIRE BOX OF THE PROPANE FURNACE. THE BLOWER FAN WAS MAD
EXTREME AMOUNT OF SWAY. TWISTY ROADS HAVE TO BE UNDER POSTED SPEED LIMIT. FREEWAY TRAVEL IS AFFECTED BY WIND, SEMI'S AND OTHER HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD ON TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. COMPLAINED TO TIFFIN MOTORS AND WAS TOLD TO GET A BETTER SET OF SHOCK ABSORBERS. COMPLAINED TO LAMESA RV SAN DIEGO AND THEY JUST LEFT BY RIG ON THEIR LOT FOR A WEEK. SAID THEY COULD FIND NO FAULT. TALK TO ROADMASTER (SUSPENSION SPECIALISTS) AND THEY SAID I SHOULD PUT AN AUXILIARY ANTI-SWAY BAR 1 3/4" NEXT TO THE ONE FORD PUT ON. FORD KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM AS MYSTRIPPED CHASSIS CAME WITH FRONT AND REAR ANTI-SWAY BARS PLUS A HEAVY DUTY FRONT TRACK BAR.(I
2012 Tiffin Allegro questions
Does the 2012 Tiffin Allegro have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Tiffin Allegro: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire; Motorhome Entry Steps May Become Unstable, Raising Injury Risk; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Tiffin Allegro?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Suspension (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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.