2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Recalls (7)

Campaign:
07V363000 on 08/15/2007
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
06/10/2007 - 07/02/2007
Affected:
1,672
Defect:
On certain motor home chassis, there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up.
Consequence:
Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator.
Correction:
The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. the recall began on january 16, 2008. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. 07025.customers 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.
Campaign:
08V027000 on 01/24/2008
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Affected:
1,292
Defect:
Certain motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence:
The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Tiffin is working with freightliner to replace the steering gear free of charge (please see 07v343 and 07e049). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Notes:
Customers 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.
Campaign:
08V269000 on 06/17/2008
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
2,506
Defect:
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Consequence:
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Correction:
Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). the recall recall began on september 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and october 8, 2008. owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. fl-530.customers may 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.
Campaign:
09V069000 on 02/26/2009
Component:
Trailer hitches
Affected:
1,408
Defect:
Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Consequence:
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Correction:
Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-567). the trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V127000 on 04/15/2009
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock
Affected:
329
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V496000 on 12/28/2009
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
04/30/2007 - 12/30/2009
Affected:
486
Defect:
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 allegro bus models with powerglide chassis equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.
Consequence:
If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Tiffin is working with kongsberg to remedy these motorhomes. please see kongsberg's defect report 09e-064. kongsberg will supply kits to tiffin. the remedy will be performed by tiffin free of charge. the safety recall began on january 19, 2010. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
16V532000 on 07/12/2016
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 12/30/2008
Affected:
10,351
Defect:
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 allegro, allegro bus, phaeton, and zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 allegro bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 allegro breeze motorhomes. the windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
Consequence:
If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. the recall began on august 19, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tiff-100.
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.

2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
SB-21
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was receive
Bulletin:
SB-20
Component:
351500 equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg water heater
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit. there is a possibility it was incorrectly plumbed. csc letter was received. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-25
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: flush floor living room slide system provided by lippert components. units with residential refrigerator option may experience decreased motor efficiency over time due to an issue involving the size of roller installed i
Bulletin:
C85-C86AC
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. all tiffin motorhomes will be installing 2 back screws of the c85 and c86 a/c's to the roof of all tiffin motorhomes. *ta.
Bulletin:
SB-36
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. two screws was not installed on the air condition units on the roof. *ta updated 11/24/15. *pe
Bulletin:
WI-196
Component:
351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. some tiffin motorhomes need driver/passenger seatbelts tightened on the mounting brackets located on the driver/passenger sidewall. *ta
Bulletin:
WI-268
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: exhaust tip and pipes for muffler on bus models needs to be installed. *ta
Bulletin:
16AWG
Component:
113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
Summary:
Rv: instructions on how to install the charge solenoid wiring in a rv or vehicle. *ta
Bulletin:
Letter to dealer
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. we knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.

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