2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus recalls and problems

The 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Tiffin dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus recalls

Recall 09V-443: Equipment

Reported Nov 17, 2009 · 528 vehicles affected · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Problem: Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicle equipped with norcold model 1200lr and 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from december 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.

Risk: If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Fix: Tiffin is working with norcold and tiffin will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge by norcold. Please see norcold's defect report 09e-027. Owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall 07V-517: Equipment

Reported Nov 5, 2007 · 11,438 vehicles affected · TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Diesel1
Fuel System, Other1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,000 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 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus complaints

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

Tires · reported Jun 5, 2008
On may 19, 2008 we purchased 4 new tires from ganin tire in middletown, ny for our motorhome. On may 30 we drove to massachusetts. While the vehicle was parked, my husband noticed cracks in one of the tires. Upon checking with our tire information brochure that came with the vehicle, my husband discovered that the tires may, in fact, be 10 years old, although we purchased them 2 weeks ago and the invoice also noted that they were new. While we were in massachusetts. My husband called michelin and they also confirmed that the DOT numbers indicated that the tires were built in 1998. As we were…
Fuel System, Diesel · at 48,000 miles · reported Jan 19, 2008
Cummins lsc serial#46171810, diesel fuel lift pump 2002 alegro bus rv weather cold. Fuel lift pump lost gasket between mounting bracket and pump, causing fuel to drain onto starter and then ground. Have seen problem many times in past as I'm a diesel mechanic. Most always in cold weather. Same problem each time,loss of gasket, pump still functioning. Fuel leak onto starter is enough to cause fear of starter igniting fuel. Fire danger is in my opinion very high! My rv was parked in drive with no apparent leak. "key" must be in "on" position to raise landing gear,motor not running. The 5-10…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus: 09V-443 (equipment), 07V-517 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus?

Owners report fuel system, diesel problems most often (1 reports), followed by fuel system, other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,000 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.