2007-2015 Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bay and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 28, 2015. It covers about 14,889 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 14,889
reported: Dec 28, 2015
owners notified: Feb 10, 2016

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661, or Lippert customer service at 1‑574‑537‑8900.

Recall number 15V880000

Affected vehicles

Tiffin Allegro 2008-2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Tiffin Allegro Bay 2007-2008 2007 2008
Tiffin Bay 2009-2010 2009 2010
Tiffin Bus 2008-2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Tiffin Phaeton 2008-2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Questions about recall 15V880000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2015 Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Bay and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 15V880000, reported on December 28, 2015, covers about 14,889 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V880000?

Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661, or Lippert customer service at 1‑574‑537‑8900.

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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