NHTSA Recall 08V433000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,539 vehicles. It affects 2008 Tiffin Allegro.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V433000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | August 26, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 3, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Safety risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Tiffin is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during october 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V433000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tiffin Allegro | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.