Recall 09V-045: 2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 5, 2009, covering about 23 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-045
Report date
Feb 5, 2009
Vehicles affected
23
Owners notified
Feb 28, 2009

The problem

Tiffin is recalling 23 my 2009 allegro buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. The wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.

The risk

Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (Please see 08e038). Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
ComponentPower Train › Axle Hubs
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number09V045000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Tiffin Allegro Bus2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-045?

Tiffin is recalling 23 my 2009 allegro buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. The wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.

How is recall 09V-045 fixed?

Tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (Please see 08e038). Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.