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2008 Tiffin Allegro BAYProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Tiffin Allegro BAY, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-532 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 38%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage55kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Tiffin Allegro BAY has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10
Service brakes10

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

5 recalls

2008 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.

38%repaired · 2018 Q2

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 16V-532 · Jul 13, 2016 · 10,351 vehicles · 3,890 repaired

Risk. If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

41%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-880 · Dec 28, 2015 · 14,889 vehicles · 6,161 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 11V-327 · Jun 15, 2011 · 1,309 vehicles

Risk. THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE CONSISTENTLY UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND FAIL TO PROPERLY INDICATE TO A FOLLOWING VEHICLE THAT THE MOTORHOME HAS SLOWED OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–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 →

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

2008 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

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Allegro BAY owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH A MANUAL FOOT PEDAL. ALSO, THE TECHNICIAN…
Complaint 10722748 · Jun 1, 2015 · 55,000 miles

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