1997 Tiffin Allegro Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 9, 2011 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Allegro years
Not enough data 15th of 30 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Tiffin Allegro. That ranks 15th out of 30 Allegro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Tiffin Allegro problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Structure1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train133%———
Structure133%———
Suspension133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912001: 1200112005: 120051

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Tiffin Allegro recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerFeb 8, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V082000 · 10,683 vehicles

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes 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.

Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Fix: Tiffin motorhomes 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 safety recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerNov 5, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V517000 · 11,438 vehicles

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1997 allegro bay windshield separated on the passenger side from the center post. *mr a loud noise emanating from the motorhome due to the passenger side half of the windshield separating from the centerpost. The windshield drifted to the right. The mechanic observed that the fasteners and the…

Structure · received Jun 16, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10125835

While the vehicle is in motion speedometer will intermittently register a speed of zero. Also, while being paced by another vehicle speedometer registered 50 mph while the other vehicle registered 70 mph. Dealership has replaced speedometer two times, but has failed to effectively remedy the…

Power Train · received Oct 25, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 898239

Steering control problems due to design flaw, weight and balance factors within the front end suspension system. Mjs

Suspension · received Jun 16, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 546130

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Tiffin Allegro?

Owners most often report power train, structure, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Tiffin Allegro?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1997 Tiffin Allegro a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Allegro model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.