Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 81V-056 · 1979–1980 Tiffin Allegro

TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES recall 81V-056 covers 392 1979–1980 Tiffin Allegro for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1981.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3921 model

ReportedMay 6, 1981Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 81V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE U-SHAPED BOLT FASTENERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED ON SOME VEHICLES. U BOLT NUTS COULD COME LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF.

What to do

The fix

U BOLTS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE CHECKED AND IF FOUND TO BE LOOSE, WILL BE SECURELY FASTENED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; U BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Tiffin Allegro1979, 1980

Built from July 1, 1979 to November 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.