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2005 Tiffin Allegro BAYProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Tiffin Allegro BAY, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Tiffin Allegro BAY has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2005 Tiffin Allegro BAY recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-110 · Apr 3, 2009 · 48,876 vehicles

Risk. THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-509 · Oct 7, 2008 · 3,507 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 06V-142 · Apr 28, 2006 · 1,594 vehicles

Risk. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 05V-307 · Jul 5, 2005 · 265 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE TORQUE IS RELAXED, THE LUGS CAN BECOME LOOSE RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT WITHIN THE CONNECTED WIRE THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Tiffin.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Allegro BAY year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Allegro BAY median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Tiffin Allegro BAY, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF WASHER/DRYERPE05014 · closed Apr 19, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-145
In owners' words

What Allegro BAY owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON JUNE 8, 2010, MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING IN OUR 2005 ///TIFFIN(ALLEGRO BAY) MOTORHOME WHEN THE BRAKES OVERHEATED AND WE LOST ALL BRAKES. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT WE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE. BERGEY'S GARAGE IN FRANCONIA, PA., TRANSPORTED OUR VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY AND REPAIRED THE…
Complaint 10339863 · Jun 24, 2010 · 2,755 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY MOTOR HOME. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #09V110000( COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) STATING THAT THE DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS OF THE ABS SYSTEM; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY…
Complaint 10289069 · Oct 20, 2009 · 16,000 miles

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