TIFFIN ALLEGRO 2014: STEERING:GEAR BOX:MOUNTING BRACKET

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V397000

Make Model Year
TIFFIN ALLEGRO 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-17 2016-06-02 2016-06-02

Production Dates: 2014-10-01 - 2015-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:MOUNTING BRACKET

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 539

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Allegro Phaeton and 2015-2016 Allegro Bus trucks manufactured October 1, 2014 to August 1, 2015, equipped with certain ZF RL77 / 80EM independent front steering axles equipped with Bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.

Consequence

The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on August 17, 2016. Owners may 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.