NHTSA Recall 17V113000: Labels (equipment)
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 284 vehicles. It affects 2017 Tiffin Allegro Open Road.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V113000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | TIF-105 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | February 23, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. A sticker on the tow hitch may list the incorrect weight capacity for the hitch. The sticker states a capacity of 10,000 lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs, when the correct towing capacity is 5,000 lbs, with a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs.
Safety risk
If the hitch is loaded to the weight on sticker, the hitch may fail and the towed vehicle can separate from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners and will supply a corrected weight capacity sticker, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017 . Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-105.
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 17V113000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tiffin Allegro Open Road | 2017 |
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.