2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD RECALL - #17V113000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. A sticker on the tow hitch may list the incorrect weight capacity for the hitch. The sticker states a capacity of 10,000 lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs, when the correct towing capacity is 5,000 lbs, with a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD |
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| Manufacturer |
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2016 - 1/13/2017 |
| Recalled on |
2/24/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/22/2017 |
| # Affected |
284 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. A sticker on the tow hitch may list the incorrect weight capacity for the hitch. The sticker states a capacity of 10,000 lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs, when the correct towing capacity is 5,000 lbs, with a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs. |
| Consequences |
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 will supply a corrected weight capacity sticker, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017 . Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-105. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
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