2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RECALL - #12V215000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2012 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO |
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| Manufacturer |
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/16/2012 |
| Influenced by |
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/2/2012 |
| # Affected |
1,250 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
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| Description |
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2012 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH FORD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES. FORD WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661 OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO Recall for EQUIPMENT
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