2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus recalls and problems

The 2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus has 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Tiffin dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus recalls

Recall 14V-609: Equipment

Reported Sep 30, 2014 · 488 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Allegro Bus 45 foot LP, 37 foot, and 40 foot motorhomes. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states the front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: If the motorhome is loaded to the incorrect specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners and send a corrected sticker for the customer to put over the incorrect sticker, free of charge. The recall began early October 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall 14V-430: Seat Belts

Reported Jul 16, 2014 · 140 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 Allegro Bus recreational vehicles equipped with Villa ISS GSK driver and passenger seats. The seat belt attachment may be incorrect and the seat belt may fray if it rubs along a steel bracket in the seat, reducing its strength. As such, these seats do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk: The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the correct seat belt installation, or re-assemble the seat belt correctly with proper attachment hardware if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall 12V-526: Structure

Reported Oct 31, 2012 · 847 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allegro Bus motorcoaches, manufactured from March 2010, through September 2012 and equipped with a Cummins EPA 2010 ISL engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.

Risk: If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.

Fix: Tiffin Motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 83,000 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 2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus complaints

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

Engine · at 83,000 miles · reported May 14, 2018
Cooling system fan drive belt tensioner develops cracks that progress to the point of catastrophic failure where half the bracket end and two heavy pulleys are ejected from the vehicle by the fast moving fan belt.. This has been a known problem and tiffin has redesigned the bracket and is repairing them as they fail. There have been numerous failures and posts about them posted in the on-line recreational vehicle forums. As a result of these posts, I added a check of this bracket to my maintenance checklist. A major maintenance cycle was completed just before christmas and no problem was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus: 14V-609 (equipment), 14V-430 (seat belts), 12V-526 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus?

Owners report engine problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 83,000 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.