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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V585000

2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Allegro | 2008 Tiffin Allegro | 2007 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Phaeton | 2008 Tiffin Phaeton | 2007 Tiffin Phaeton | 2010 Tiffin Zephyr | 2009 Tiffin Zephyr | 2007 Tiffin Zephyr | 1998 Tiffin Allegro | 1999 Tiffin Allegro | 2005 Tiffin Allegro | 2006 Tiffin Allegro | 2010 Tiffin Phaeton | 2008 Tiffin Zephyr | 2003 Tiffin Allegro | 2004 Tiffin Allegro | 2000 Tiffin Allegro | 2001 Tiffin Allegro — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published November 22, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 22, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V585000, published November 22, 2010. Recalling firm: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.; 2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Allegro | 2008 Tiffin Allegro | 2007 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Phaeton | 2008 Tiffin Phaeton | 2007 Tiffin Phaeton | 2010 Tiffin Zephyr | 2009 Tiffin Zephyr | 2007 Tiffin Zephyr | 1998 Tiffin Allegro | 1999 Tiffin Allegro | 2005 Tiffin Allegro | 2006 Tiffin Allegro | 2010 Tiffin Phaeton | 2008 Tiffin Zephyr | 2003 Tiffin Allegro | 2004 Tiffin Allegro | 2000 Tiffin Allegro | 2001 Tiffin Allegro — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TIFFIN
Model
ALLEGRO
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Lot
2010 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2008 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2007 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2009 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2008 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2007 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2010 TIFFIN ZEPHYR | 2009 TIFFIN ZEPHYR | 2007 TIFFIN ZEPHYR | 1998 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 1999 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2005 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2006 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2010 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2008 TIFFIN ZEPHYR | 2003 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2004 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2000 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2001 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Allegro | 2008 Tiffin Allegro | 2007 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Phaeton | 2008 Tiffin Phaeton | 2007 Tiffin Phaeton | 2010 Tiffin Zephyr | 2009 Tiffin Zephyr | 2007 Tiffin Zephyr | 1998 Tiffin Allegro | 1999 Tiffin Allegro | 2005 Tiffin Allegro | 2006 Tiffin Allegro | 2010 Tiffin Phaeton | 2008 Tiffin Zephyr | 2003 Tiffin Allegro | 2004 Tiffin Allegro | 2000 Tiffin Allegro | 2001 Tiffin Allegro — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V585000 on November 22, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TIFFIN. Model: ALLEGRO.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)