2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS RECALL - #09V127000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK
TIFFIN IS RECALLING 329 MY 2008-2009 ALLEGRO BUSES. THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE WIRED INCORRECTLY. THE RIGHT AND LEFT MODULATOR VALVE HARNESS PIN COULD POSSIBLY BE REVERSED AT THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) CONNECTOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/16/2009 |
| Influenced by |
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/21/2009 |
| # Affected |
329 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
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| Description |
TIFFIN IS RECALLING 329 MY 2008-2009 ALLEGRO BUSES. THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE WIRED INCORRECTLY. THE RIGHT AND LEFT MODULATOR VALVE HARNESS PIN COULD POSSIBLY BE REVERSED AT THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) CONNECTOR. |
| Consequences |
UNDER SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS, WHEN IN THE ABS MODE, THIS WIRING PROBLEM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ONE SIDE OF THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK WHILE CAUSING LITTLE OR NO BRAKING EFFORT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE REVERSED PINS FROM THE ECU CONNECTOR AND INSERT THEM BACK INTO THEIR CORRECT POSITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 256-356-8661. |
| 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 |
2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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