NHTSA Recall 09V443000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 528 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Tiffin Allegro.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V443000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | November 17, 2009 |
| Owner notification | December 7, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V443000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tiffin Allegro | 2003 |
| Tiffin Allegro Bay | 2002, 2003 |
| Tiffin Allegro Bus | 2001, 2002 |
| Tiffin Phaeton | 2002, 2003 |
| Tiffin Zephyr | 2002, 2003 |
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.