| NHTSA Recall # | 124901 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V113000 |
| MFG Compaign # | TIF-105 |
| Manufacturer | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| Supplier | TIFFIN |
| Brand | TIFFIN |
| Model | ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date of notification | 22/03/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 13/01/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 23/02/17 |
| Report created | 24/02/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 284 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |