NHTSA Recall 12V526000: Underbody shields (structure)
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 847 vehicles. It affects 2010–2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V526000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS › UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Report received | October 31, 2012 |
| Owner notification | November 14, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Allegro Bus motorcoaches, manufactured from March 2010, through September 2012 and equipped with a Cummins EPA 2010 ISL engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.
Safety risk
If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin Motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V526000
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.