Trailer hitchesRecall 17V-200 · 2011–2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recall 17V-200 covers 4,990 2011–2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V200000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.