Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Allegro Open Road motor homes. The tow hitch on these vehicles may detach from the coach under heavy loading or hard braking conditions.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tiffin Motorhomes customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
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.
FRAME RAIL EXTENSION LINER BRACKET SAFETY DEFECT: RCLRPT-17V200-4241
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WITH REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS: RCRIT-17V200-3568
Report Receipt Date: MAR 23, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V200000
Component(s): TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,990
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD 2011-2016
