| NHTSA Recall # | 86156 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 09V496000 |
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| Manufacturer | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
| Supplier | TIFFIN |
| Brand | TIFFIN |
| Model | ALLEGRO BUS |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Date of notification | 19/01/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/12/09 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 29/12/09 |
| Report created | 29/12/09 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 486 |
| Defect summary | Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 allegro bus models with powerglide chassis equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. Some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly. |
| Consequence summary | If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action | Tiffin is working with kongsberg to remedy these motorhomes. Please see kongsberg's defect report 09e-064. Kongsberg will supply kits to tiffin. The remedy will be performed by tiffin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 19, 2010. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. |
| Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov . |