2010 Tiffin AllegroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2010 Tiffin Allegro, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-841 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Tiffin Allegro 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
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Tires10
Visibility/wiper10

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

10 recalls

2010 Tiffin Allegro 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.

16%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-841 · Dec 22, 2017 · 36,005 vehicles · 5,712 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

52%repaired · 2016 Q2

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 14V-271 · May 22, 2014 · 4,414 vehicles · 2,293 repaired

Risk. A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 12V-215 · Mar 19, 2012 · 1,250 vehicles

Risk. AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 11V-082 · Feb 8, 2011 · 10,683 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V-585 · Nov 22, 2010 · 2,717 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

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

2010 vs. every other Allegro 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 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Allegro owners report

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

2010 ALLEGRO MOTOR HOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECT THAT EXISTS IN THE CLEARANCE LIGHTS ON THE UNIT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROPOSED SOLUTION OF THE RECALL WOULD NOT CORRECT THE MANUFACTURER'S DEFECTIVE LIGHT AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND PROBABLY WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE…
Complaint 10616498 · Jul 31, 2014

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