1998 Tiffin Allegro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Allegro years
- Not enough data 9th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Tiffin Allegro. That ranks 9th out of 30 Allegro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Tiffin Allegro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 55,198 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | 37,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Tiffin Allegro recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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/trailer
Problem: 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.
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 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
Safe plus steering stabilizer model 41-230 serial no 05005817 installed on my 1998 freightliner/allegro bus rv suddenly began severe binding which repeatedly froze the steering system until it released with a loud snap, causing the steering to "jump" dangerously, unpredictably and uncontrollably…
Chev p30012 chasis under a tiffin(allegro bus)motor home. Wiper motor. Unable to turn off wipers or to use the intermittent feature. Wipers only work on high and low speed. Must unplug the wipers from the motor to cause wipers cease motion.*jb
When magic chef oven is being used 3 top burners seized while cooking meals. Had to run outside the rv and shut propane source off. Dealer has replaced oven/stove combination. *ak
Water tank, which holds 350 pounds of water, is located right in front of the rear bumper. Almos thad a serious accidentdriving the motor home with a full tank of water, on a windy day when vehicle wa spassed by a semi-truck. Had to pull off the road and dump all of the water from the tank.
Other Tiffin Allegro years
← 1997 Allegro · 1999 Allegro →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Allegro | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Allegro | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Allegro | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 Allegro | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 Allegro | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Allegro | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Allegro | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Allegro | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 Allegro | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 Allegro | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 Allegro | 2 | 4 |
| 2013 Allegro | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 Allegro | 4 | 3 |
| 2011 Allegro | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 Allegro | 3 | 10 |
| 2009 Allegro | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 Allegro | 2 | 7 |
| 2007 Allegro | 2 | 8 |
| 2006 Allegro | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 Allegro | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 Allegro | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 Allegro | 11 | 7 |
| 2002 Allegro | 10 | 5 |
| 2001 Allegro | 10 | 6 |
| 2000 Allegro | 10 | 5 |
| 1999 Allegro | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 4 | 3 |
| 1997 Allegro | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 Allegro | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Allegro | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Tiffin Allegro?
Owners most often report equipment, steering, visibility problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Tiffin Allegro?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.