2003 Tiffin Allegro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Allegro years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Tiffin Allegro. That is the most of any Allegro model year in the database (30 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 45% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 36% | 16,801 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 21,207 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 9% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Tiffin Allegro recalls (7)
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: Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicle equipped with norcold model 1200lr and 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from december 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
Risk: If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Tiffin is working with norcold and tiffin will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge by norcold. Please see norcold's defect report 09e-027. Owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Risk: The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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.
Electrical system
Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. If the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tiffin is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or tiffin at 1-256-356-0205.
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.
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.
Sudden loss of brakes on a downhill grade. Had to pull to shoulder and scrape along until slowed enough to stop with parking brake. Calipers froze causing boil over of fluids that burned brake hoses and sensors.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro bay rv equipped with a workhorse w22 chassis. While driving 65 mph, the reduce power warning light illuminated as the rv stalled. The contact was able to restart the rv after several moments. The contact stated that the failure would recur intermittently…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro 31da mobile home with a workhorse chassis w22. While driving approximately 60-65 mph he engaged the brakes and he could smell smoke. He stated that when this happened he had to allow the brakes to cool off in order to continue driving. He received two…
In 2008 full loss of brake functioning in our 2003 allegro motorhome with a workhorse chassis going up hill. We had motorhome towed to service center. Workhorse refused to take responsibility claiming it was my husband who held the brakes on to long. He is a professional cement truck driver and…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 tiffin allegro recreational vehicle. While driving less than 60 mph, the brakes failed. The contact depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floor. He was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and continued to pump the brakes. The brakes finally became…
Other Tiffin Allegro years
← 2002 Allegro · 2004 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 | 11 | 7 |
| 2002 Allegro | 10 | 5 |
| 2001 Allegro | 10 | 6 |
| 2000 Allegro | 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 2003 Tiffin Allegro?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Tiffin Allegro?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.