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2008 Tiffin Allegro recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 26, 2008. It covers about 3,539 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,539
reported
Aug 26, 2008
owners notified
Oct 3, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Tiffin is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during october 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.

Recall number 08V433000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V433000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Tiffin Allegro recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V433000, reported on August 26, 2008, covers about 3,539 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V433000?

Tiffin is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during october 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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