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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V215000

2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2012 Tiffin Allegro | 2011 Tiffin Allegro — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Published May 16, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 19, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V215000, published May 16, 2012 and initiated March 19, 2012. Recalling firm: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.; 2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2012 Tiffin Allegro | 2011 Tiffin Allegro — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl).

What's the hazard

TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2012 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED. 

What to do

TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH FORD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES. FORD WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661 OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Recall details

Brand
TIFFIN
Model
ALLEGRO
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Lot
2010 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2012 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2012 Tiffin Allegro | 2011 Tiffin Allegro — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V215000 on May 16, 2012. Reported hazard: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2012 ALLEGRO MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FORD F-53 AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE GEAR SHIFT DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED. 

What should I do if I have this product?

TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH FORD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MOTORHOMES. FORD WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661 OR FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

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)