Tl* the contact owns a 2008 tiffin allegro bay. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the parking brake assembly needed to be replaced with a manual foot pedal. Also, the technician stated that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The worst 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls 5
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 Allegro Bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
- Risk
- If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-100.
Recall number 16V532000 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 allegro and allegro bay recreational vehicles equipped with bosch hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance may lead to an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tiffin will notify the owners, and authorized daimler trucks north america (dtna) dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the brake calipers free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners by dtna on august 6, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 12V327000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2006-2010, allegro and allegro bay recreational vehicles, manufactured from january 2005, through april 2010, and built on a daimler/freightliner chassis. The brake lights may be intermittent during light brake applications.
- Risk
- The brake lights may not illuminate consistently upon brake application and fail to properly indicate to a following vehicle that the motorhome has slowed or come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks (dtna), manufacturer of the chassis, will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships, free of charge. (see dtna's recall campaign 10v‑178.) the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 11V327000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- Risk
- The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731.
Recall number 09V110000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall,...
- Tiffin motorhomes: TSB contains notification of owner letter
- Rv: instructions on how to install the charge solenoid wiring in a rv or vehicle
- Tiffin motorhomes: TSB contains notification of owner letter
- Tiffin motorhomes: TSB contains notification of owner letter
- Tiffin motorhomes: flush floor living room slide system provided by lippert components
- Tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit
- Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: switch box grounding lug
What 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay owners say
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Questions about the 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay
Is the 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay, fewer than a typical Allegro Bay model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay have?
5 recalls, covering visibility, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bay brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 12V327000, 09V110000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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