Workhorse chassis automatic parking brake locked without warning and without pulling the auxiliary button. Would not release and I had to go under the vehicle and disconnect it. (there is no transmission lock so the vehicle can roll and has to be blocked.) fortunately I was not at speed but the repair shop advised this has happened to a customer at highway speed; causing many thousands damage. *nm
The worst 2002 Tiffin Allegro problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Seat belts3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Electrical3
- Seat belts3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Engine2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Locks1
Recalls 5
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- Risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- Remedy
- Tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.
Recall number 11V082000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- Risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- Remedy
- Tiffin is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 10V585000 · 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
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 07V517000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
- Risk
- In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 03V149000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Tiffin Allegro 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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: TSB contains notification of owner letter
- Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: a wire is not hooked up and needs to be
- 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 2002 Tiffin Allegro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 allegro bus motor home and he is having problems with the original tires on the vehicle that was manufactured by michelin. In 2000 2 tires blew out. In april 2005 two more tires blew out. All together 4 tires blew out of the original 6 tires. He had motor home and tires regularly maintained. He was driving at the time of both incidents. The first time one tire blew out, and he probably hadn't driven 50 miles when the other tire blew out. The tires had less than 20000 miles on them. Tire size 235/80r22 1/2 xrv. *ak
2002 allegro rv, new, has demonstrated repeated safety violations, windshield wipers (2) inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. Seat belt inoperative/failure twice, once after repaired. Windshields (2) replace twice due to stress breakage. Overhead A/C blows fuses, because of shortage, fuse panel located under closet over the proppane tank. If panel fails then fire could cause death or injury. Have all related correspondence, can furnish your office. Rv place "in-op status" with ca dmv because owner afraid to operate under curent conditions.
2002 tiffin allegro has problems with windshield wipers, seat belt malfunctioned, and door locks.*mr the consumer was unable to latch the seat belt, the motor unit of the windshield wipers was completely detached from the body, both windshields broke due to stress. The vehicle had an electrical defect that continuously caused power failures and circuit breakers to blow. The commode was inoperable. The rv had a defect in the design which allowed structural movement.
Tiffin motorhome problems experience with rv drivers seat belt , both windshield wipers and electrical system. Vehicle warped and misaligned body chassis. *bf the vehicle overhead A/C failed. The 20 amp fuse blew intermittently when the consumer tried to use the A/C. When the consumer attempted to buckle the belt it tightened and wouldn't release. The entrance door was out of alignment therefore it couldn't be locked form the outside. The dining seat top raised up about and inch because it had nothing under it for security. The exhaust pipe was not attached to the frame of the vehicle. The toilet valve stuck in the open position leaving the tank exposed or the smell to come back into the vehicle. The rearview mirror moved while the consumer was yielding into traffic. The windshield had stress cracks from being installed incorrectly.
On october 10, 2003 consumer noticed a bulge on the sidewall of the right front tire. On february 23, 2004 the right rear inner dual tire blew out, and separated while driving 65 MPH. There was some extensive damage to the rear fender.
Vehicle has cut off while driving on several occasions. Feel free to provide any further information.
There is a water leakages in the back slide out when used. Feel free to provide any further information.
Front slideout drag the carpet when used. Feel free to provide any further information.
An on going problem with the turn signal continuity failing to operate. Vehicle been to the dealer on five occasions, and the problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
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Questions about the 2002 Tiffin Allegro
Is the 2002 Tiffin Allegro reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2002 Tiffin Allegro, 3.3 times a typical Allegro model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Tiffin Allegro?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is seat belts (3).
How many recalls does the 2002 Tiffin Allegro have?
5 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
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