Tiffin recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Tiffin Allegro Open Road 2011–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V200000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 23, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 28, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,990
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 27, 2010 to Oct 1, 2015
- Part
- Trailer hitches
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tiffin recall: Electrical system Jun 29, 2026
- Tiffin recall: Equipment Apr 11, 2024
- Tiffin recall: Equipment Nov 29, 2023
- Tiffin recall: Tires Aug 13, 2019
- Tiffin recall: Structure May 25, 2018
- Tiffin recall: Trailer hitches May 17, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.