Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 12V-526 · 2010–2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recall 12V-526 covers 847 2010–2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2012. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V526000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allegro Bus motorcoaches, manufactured from March 2010, through September 2012 and equipped with a Cummins EPA 2010 ISL engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.
The risk
If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Tiffin Motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2010 to September 30, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.