2021 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Complaints

This is reference to the recall for the TPMS system (tire pressure measurement system) under recall campaign SF644A-C. According to the freightliner people they have preformed the necessary recall work and have closed the recall notice as being complete. However, the TPMS still does not work. Now it shows a tire communication error. It is still the same system that is not working!!!

The automatic leveling jacks have lateral support bars, both front and rear. This support bar has been reported numerous times (>20) via social media as having come apart due to very poor welding; and or no weld other than minor tap welds to hold in place. This fault could lead to the motorhome shift downwards rapidly and seriously injuring or killing the occupants accessing the under coach storage and or service compartments, or Should this very large (40 lbs, 6' long) piece of metal detach while the coach is traveling, this road debris could very likely injure and or kill the occupant(s) of a following vehicle.

I performed a visual inspection of my front and rear sway bar brackets since I had heard that bolts are coming loose within 1,5k - 3k miles on the 2021 F53 chassis. I found that the rear sway bar bushing bracket on the driver's side was broken, and the bushing was missing. It appears that the lower bolt on the bracket had fallen out or was never installed and consequently created undo force on the bracket causing it to break in half. I am replacing both of the brackets on the rear sway bar, bushings, bolts and nuts. In addition, I will be applying blue locktite threadlock and torquing bolts to 184 ft/lb as recommended in the manufacturers repair manual. This problem is a safety hazard due to excessive sway after bolts come loose. In addition, the parts falling off on the road is hazardous to vehicle passengers following behind. I am concerned since this seems to be a common problem based on blogs and Facebook posts from other Motorhome owners recently purchasing a motorhome on the new F53 chassis.

RV was stored in an enclosed metal garage plugged into 50 amp service. Fire began in the basement compartment behind passengers seat where numerous electrical controllers are located such as; inverter, solar panel controller, awning controller, etc. Fire consumed the entire RV before fire department was able to extinguish the flames, building was also destroyed. Nobody was hurt or inside the RV although if someone was in the RV death or serious injury could have resulted. Manufacturer would not inspect the RV while it was sitting on site for 7 weeks but the Ocala Florida Fire Department inspected it (case 21-2941), building insurer ordered an independent investigation (NEFCO case 210914151). Also GEICO sent two investigators to inspect. All investigations confirmed the fire started in the basement where numerous electrical controllers are wired and mounted. RV was declared a total loss and had to be cut up to be safely removed from the property. No warnings or messages preceded the fire.

Apparently, there is a recall on our Motorhome with this VIN, which we took delivery of on April 30, 2021 and we have not been notified as of this date. Ford Manufacturer Recall Number 21S17 NHTSA Recall Number21V202 Why were we not notified after all of this time?