Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes
— Recall Campaign #16V692000
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes manufactured April 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a tow hitch with a weight capacity sticker that may indicate an incorrect weight capacity.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,658 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V692000
| Manufacturer: | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 26, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V692000 |
| Units affected: | 1,658 |
- Description:
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes manufactured April 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a tow hitch with a weight capacity sticker that may indicate an incorrect weight capacity.
- Consequeces:
- If the hitch is loaded to the weight on sticker, the hitch may fail and the towed vehicle can separate from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Tiffin will notify owners, and send them a corrected label to replace the incorrect label, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-104.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.