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2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus recall: axle hubs

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 5, 2009. It covers about 23 vehicles.

vehicles affected
23
reported
Feb 5, 2009
owners notified
Feb 28, 2009

Power train: axle hubs

What is wrong
Tiffin is recalling 23 my 2009 allegro buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. The wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
Risk
Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (please see 08e038). Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1‑248‑435‑8793 or tiffin at 256‑356‑8661.

Recall number 09V045000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V045000

Is there a recall on the 2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus axle hubs?

Yes. Recall 09V045000, reported on February 5, 2009, covers about 23 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V045000?

Tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (please see 08e038). Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1‑248‑435‑8793 or tiffin at 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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