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2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Tiffin dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road, describing incidents dated December 20, 2016 to September 24, 2017.

Most-cited components

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11192883 · Filed April 1, 2019
THE SIDE MIRRORS OR OBSTRUCTED WITH REFLECTIONS TO THE POINT YOU CAN'T SEE OUT THE MIRROR I COULD NOT SEE MY WIFE STANDING BEHIND ME TRYING TO GUIDE ME IN TO THE CAMPING SITE THE MIRRORS ARE SO DISTRACTING IT'S HARD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE I BOUGHT IT WHEN YOU LOOK…
ODI #11034519 · Filed October 19, 2017
ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 AT ABOUT 3:00 PM, MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I - 76 IN COMMERCE CITY, A SUBURB OF DENVER, COLORADO. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED ON, THEN MULTIPLE OTHER DASHBOARD INDICATORS BEGAN FLASHING, THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING WORKED…

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Tow Hitch may Detach from Motorhome

NHTSA #18V328000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported May 17, 2018 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5,871 vehicles

Repair completion: 68.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tiffin campaign TIF-109 · Owners notified July 24, 2018 · Vehicles built January 1, 2013 – January 8, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. Insufficient strength of the frame rail may allow the tow hitch to detach from the motorhome.

Safety consequence

If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install an insert plate to strengthen the frame rail, free of charge. Tiffin issued owners an interim notification on May 31, 2018. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-109. Note: Some vehicles already remedied as part of recall 17V200 will need the additional repairs covered by this recall.

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.

Tow Hitch may Detach from Motorhome

NHTSA #17V200000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported March 23, 2017 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,990 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 28, 2017 · Vehicles built April 27, 2010 – October 1, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. The tow hitch on these vehicles may can detach from the coach under heavy loading or hard braking conditions.

Safety consequence

If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install frame rail extension liner brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2017. 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.

Incorrect Weight Capacity on Tow Hitch Sticker

NHTSA #16V692000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported September 26, 2016 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,658 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tiffin campaign TIF-104 · Owners notified October 31, 2016 · Vehicles built April 1, 2015 – September 16, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes manufactured April 1, 2015, to September 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have a tow hitch with a weight capacity sticker that may indicate an incorrect weight capacity.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and send them a corrected label to replace the incorrect label, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-104.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Tiffin Allegro Open Road.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11192883

Incident: December 20, 2016 · Filed: April 1, 2019

THE SIDE MIRRORS OR OBSTRUCTED WITH REFLECTIONS TO THE POINT YOU CAN'T SEE OUT THE MIRROR I COULD NOT SEE MY WIFE STANDING BEHIND ME TRYING TO GUIDE ME IN TO THE CAMPING SITE THE MIRRORS ARE SO DISTRACTING IT'S HARD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE I BOUGHT IT WHEN YOU LOOK INTO YOUR DRIVERS MIRROR YOU SEE WHAT'S IN FRONT OF YOU ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE I'VE SHOWED THIS PROBLEM TO MANY PEOPLE AND SHOPS THAT'S A IT'S A DESIGN FLAW AND IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE I BOUGHT IT ALMOST 2 YEARS BOB TIFFIN PROMISED MY WIFE AND I THAT HE WOULD FIX IT NO HE TELLS ME HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW I HAVE TO DRIVE IT USING MY CAMERA ONLY, I'M SENDING A LINK SO YOU CAN SEE THE CORRESPONDENCE AND THE VIDEOS THIS HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION AND STANDING STILL AND AT ANY SPEED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS TOLD ME I NEED A SPOTTER AT ALL TIMES I CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BY MYSELF. I CAME REAL CLOSE TO AN ACCIDENT I'LL BET IF IT'S CHECKED THERE HAS BEEN ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/DRIVE/FOLDERS/126IEEGGIRSWCV1X3X7D_QBEFQKY-IFCJ?USP=SHARING

Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #11034519

Incident: September 24, 2017 · Filed: October 19, 2017

ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 AT ABOUT 3:00 PM, MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I - 76 IN COMMERCE CITY, A SUBURB OF DENVER, COLORADO. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED ON, THEN MULTIPLE OTHER DASHBOARD INDICATORS BEGAN FLASHING, THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING WORKED POORLY. I HAD TO QUICKLY CROSS SEVERAL LANES OF TRAFFIC TO STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE EXPRESSWAY. FORD ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE HELPED ARRANGE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED AT 8:45. WE WERE SUBSEQUENTLY PARKED AT A RUSH TRUCK CENTER AT 9:45 THAT EVENING. ON SEPT 25, RUSH TRUCK CENTER DIAGNOSED THE MOTORHOME WITH ENGINE SHUTDOWN, BLOWN FUSES AND TOTAL DISCONNECT OF THE PCM. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, 0.049042 'THE RV BUILDER BEING THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.' A COPY OF THE INVOICE AND A PICTURE OF THE PINCHED HARNESS ARE ATTACHED.

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