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2017 Tiffin Allegro Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Tiffin Allegro has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2017 Tiffin Allegro. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Tiffin Allegro owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Tiffin Allegro, describing incidents dated October 17, 2018 to August 30, 2025.

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11687725 · Filed September 16, 2025
All rear and side marker lights stop functioning without notice. The FCCC Motorhome Chassis rear PDMs is at fault, again (reference NHTSA #20V-404 with at least 2 notices). FCCC provided a work around for PDMs that took care of potential loss of brake and turn signal lights that stop functioning…
ODI #11444238 · Filed December 18, 2021
/Users/karl/Desktop/Tiffin Dash Lights.df.pdf 12 Aug 2020 Ref VIN[XXX], Tiffin Motorhome 2017 Allegro 31 SA F225 Ford 228WB/22000GVWR 22.5TIRES or is it a F550? I see both F numbers in my documents. Subject: Instrument panel lights When driving this vehicle in good weather, sun or partly cloud day…
ODI #11163290 · Filed December 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INTRUMENT PANEL, INCLUDING THE LOW VOLTAGE WARNING INDICATOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE LOUD NOISES…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V841000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 22, 2017 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 36,005 vehicles

Repair completion: 15.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 5, 2018 · Vehicles built January 1, 2003 – November 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin 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.

Driver-Side Windshield Wiper Arm may Break

NHTSA #16V623000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 26, 2016 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 28 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tiffin campaign TIF-102 · Owners notified September 12, 2016 · Vehicles built June 7, 2016 – August 15, 2016 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Open Roads vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side wiper arm that may sweep off of the edge of the windshield, when trying to return, the wiper arm may break.

Safety consequence

A broken windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side wiper pivot shaft and extending linkage, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-102.

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 2017 Tiffin Allegro. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Tiffin Allegro.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11687725

Incident: August 30, 2025 · Filed: September 16, 2025

All rear and side marker lights stop functioning without notice. The FCCC Motorhome Chassis rear PDMs is at fault, again (reference NHTSA #20V-404 with at least 2 notices). FCCC provided a work around for PDMs that took care of potential loss of brake and turn signal lights that stop functioning. Unfortunately the marker lights potential issues has not been addressed. Marker lights that do not function correctly increase the risk of a crash after sunset (at nights).

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11444238

Incident: December 18, 2021 · Filed: December 18, 2021

/Users/karl/Desktop/Tiffin Dash Lights.df.pdf 12 Aug 2020 Ref VIN[XXX], Tiffin Motorhome 2017 Allegro 31 SA F225 Ford 228WB/22000GVWR 22.5TIRES or is it a F550? I see both F numbers in my documents. Subject: Instrument panel lights When driving this vehicle in good weather, sun or partly cloud day, I cannot see anything in the Instrument Cluster. This is quite difficult, dangerous, primarily as I cannot tell my speed much less the other instrument readings. I have the parking lights turned on and the Dimmer switch in the full upright position for maximum illumination. What can be done to correct this issue? [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Steering; Engine

ODI #11163290

Incident: October 17, 2018 · Filed: December 24, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INTRUMENT PANEL, INCLUDING THE LOW VOLTAGE WARNING INDICATOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE LOUD NOISES WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POULSBO RV (425-353-6122, LOCATED AT 12218 WA-99, EVERETT, WA 98204) AND THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO FREIGHTLINER NORTHWEST (800-523-8014, LOCATED AT 277 STEWART RD SW, PACIFIC, WA 98047). THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND LEFT A MESSAGE, BUT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE FREIGHTLINER NORTHWEST DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NO LONGER WORK ON THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TOW IT TO CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE (425-235-3400, LOCATED AT 1800 FRYAR AVE, SUMNER, WA 98390). THE DEALER REPOSITIONED THE RADIATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED COMPLETELY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,287.

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