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2009-2018 Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Red and others recall: equipment

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 22, 2017. It covers about 36,005 vehicles.

vehicles affected
36,005
reported
Dec 22, 2017
owners notified
Feb 5, 2018

Equipment

What is wrong
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661.

Recall number 17V841000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V841000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2018 Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Allegro Red and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 17V841000, reported on December 22, 2017, covers about 36,005 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V841000?

Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service 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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