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2006 Tiffin Allegro BusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus 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
Engine and engine cooling21
Power train10

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

4 recalls

2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus 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

Trailer hitches

Recall 09V-069 · Feb 27, 2009 · 1,408 vehicles

Risk. SUSPECT HITCHES MAY DEVELOP FRACTURES AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION MAY OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PEDESTRIAN HARM.

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

Gear box: shaft pitman

Recall 08V-027 · Jan 25, 2008 · 1,292 vehicles

Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION…

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 →

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

2006 vs. every other Allegro Bus 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 Bus median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Allegro Bus owners report

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

ISL CM850 ENGINE STOP ENGINE NOW AND OTHER PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE #6 WRIST PIN WAS BAD. THE WRIST PIN WAS REPLACED. THEN CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS OUT OF LINE. THAT WAS REALIGNED. *KB ONCE THE GASKET WAS RE-ADJUST, THE ENGINE KNOCK DISAPPEARED. *JB
Complaint 10202627 · Sep 4, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE MOTOR HOME WAS EXPOSED TO HOT WEATHER THERE WERE STRONG FUMES PRESENT BELIEVED TO BE FORMALDEHYDE. THE FUMES WERE VERY IRRITATING TO THE EYES OF ALL OCCUPANTS. THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR FIVE DAYS DUE TO RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, ASTHMA, PNEUMONIA AND A…
Complaint 10165759 · Aug 17, 2006 · 9,000 miles

Own a 2006 Allegro Bus?

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