2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay recalls and problems

The 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay has 4 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Tiffin dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
9
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay recalls

Recall 12V-327: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 19, 2012 · 1,304 vehicles affected · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 11V-327: Exterior Lighting

Reported Jun 15, 2011 · 1,309 vehicles affected · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 09V-110: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Apr 3, 2009 · 48,876 vehicles affected · NAVISTAR, INC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 08V-509: Equipment

Reported Oct 7, 2008 · 3,507 vehicles affected · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes4
Equipment2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Parking Brake2
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 31,159 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 65,000 miles · reported Mar 11, 2016
I read recently in a tiffin magazine (Volume 13, #1) about a carlisle hydraulic park brake failure. I AM the original owner. Although I have not experienced a failure yet, I AM anticipating such failure.
Service Brakes · at 24,800 miles · reported Jul 12, 2012
Traveling down road and smelled burning. Parked after a short distance until next day. Brakes were not releasing. Next day after cooling, the vehicle was taken to a service facility, however advised brakes were fine. Approximately a month later I was bringing the vehicle to a dealer for an unrelated matter. I had driven approximately 75 miles and was near the dealer when the same smell occurred. Dealer found the left front brake caliper had failed. It was changed. Approximately february of this year, I had left my house and traveled approximately 3 miles when same smell appeared and brakes…
Service Brakes · at 31,159 miles · reported Jun 13, 2012
The auto park brake (J72) on my workhorse w-24 chassis activated while traveling 65 MPH on arkansas interstate 35 bringing the vehicle to a very abrupt stop. In researching the internet, I have found this is not a new problem. This is a very dangerous situation, especially if no berm was available to pull off the highway. After being towed to a repair shop and waiting 10 days for repair, we were notified no parts would be available until early may. Upon returning home (Ohio), we have discovered there is currently no one making the parts and maybe they could be available some time in august. It…
Parking Brake · reported May 16, 2012
2006 allegro bay motorhome. Consumer writes in regards to brake issues with vehicle the consumer stated while driving 65 MPH, the auto park warning light illuminated and then the brake engaged which caused the motorhome to immediately come to a stop. The rv would not move until the drive shaft was removed. The rv was towed to the dealer, where all the connections were cleaned and reconnected and the warning light was turned off. On april 13, 2012 the warning light illuminated again. The parking brake unit was replaced. Once it was replaced , it was determined the electronic control module was…
Service Brakes · at 33,814 miles · reported May 11, 2012
After exiting interstate, stopping at end of ramp, making left turn, proceeding 2 miles then turning left into campground, my brake pedal went to the floor and pumping barely got us stopped. Upon exiting mh the hot brake smell and smoke were coming from rear tires. We let mh sit for time to cool brakes so we could get to parking spot. Emer. Road service was called and we were towed next day to repair shop for motorcoaches. Repair needed was extensive and all associated brake parts were replaced including pads,calipers, oil seals, ABS sensors, rear end fluid, brake fluid flushing. Front brakes…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay: 12V-327 (service brakes, hydraulic), 11V-327 (exterior lighting), 09V-110 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08V-509 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (4 reports), followed by equipment (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 31,159 miles.

Are Tiffin recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Tiffin dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.