2000 Tiffin Allegro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Allegro years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Tiffin Allegro. That ranks 2nd out of 30 Allegro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 28,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 30% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 10% | 45,095 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | 4,350 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Tiffin Allegro recalls (5)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Am-safe notified tiffin's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330.
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.
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After pulling onto the interstate the vehicle shut down. There was no steering and no brakes. Consumer was able to stop the vehicle, and there was fluid on the ground. The vehicle was towed, and the power booster had to be replaced.*ak
WHILE DRIVING 63 MPH RIGHT REAR INNER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT ON A TIFFIN, ALLEGRO BUS 2000 RV WITH TWO ADULTS IN IT. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENTS, TIRE SIZE 255/80R22.5, DOT # [redacted]. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. *TC
We experienced a tire blow out on our 2000 allegro bus on the back right outside tire. We got the tire repaired and drove about 20 miles and had another blow out on the front right side. Micheline does not admit to a problem, but the weight and tire pressure were correct for the tires. The tires…
Other Tiffin Allegro years
← 1999 Allegro · 2001 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 | 10 | 5 |
| 1999 Allegro | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 Allegro | 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 2000 Tiffin Allegro?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Tiffin Allegro?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.