Tl*contact owns a 2005 allegro bay motor home. While driving 40 MPH and stopping at a rest area, the contact smelled something burning. He attempted to find the location of the burning odor and was unsuccessful; however, after re-entering the vehicle the contact applied the brakes and they extended to the floor. He was able to drive to a local mechanic who stated that the rotors were cracked and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The ABS sensor light remained illuminated after the rotors and brake pads were replaced. Another independent mechanic stated that the sensors were melting to the frame which caused the ABS light to stay on. The ABS sensor and calipers were replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer regarding reimbursement and the claim was denied since the calipers were being replaced. The current mileage was 0 and the failure mileage was 34,795.
The worst 2005 Tiffin Allegro problems
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- Lights1
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Recalls 7
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
- Tiffin is recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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 will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 08V509000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. If the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the ABS telltale when the ABS is not properly functioning does not always occur.
- Risk
- At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tiffin is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731 or tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑0205.
Recall number 06V142000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
- Risk
- When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the changeover box. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 05V307000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Amsafe will replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 574‑266‑8330 or tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 04V383000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Tiffin Allegro 10
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: 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
- A defect may exist in some seat belts manufactured and sent to tiffin motorhomes
What 2005 Tiffin Allegro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact states the headlights on his 2005 tiffin alegro motor home were not bright enough to see properly. When the high beams were on the low beams did not stay on as well. He called the dealership, and they indicated the bulbs were being replaced with different bulbs bought at a local store. The contact did not think this will correct the problem. *ak updated 12/27/05.
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Questions about the 2005 Tiffin Allegro
Is the 2005 Tiffin Allegro reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Tiffin Allegro, fewer than a typical Allegro model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Tiffin Allegro?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Tiffin Allegro have?
7 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Tiffin Allegro brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V110000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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