| Issue ID | 920514 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10458370 |
| Manufacurer | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| Brand | TIFFIN |
| Model | ALLEGRO BAY |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/04/12 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 allegro bay motorhome. Consumer writes in regards to brake issues with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated while driving 65 mph, the auto park warning light illuminated and then the brake engaged which caused the motorhome to immediately come to a stop. The rv would not move until the drive shaft was removed. The rv was towed to the dealer, where all the connections were cleaned and reconnected and the warning light was turned off. On april 13, 2012 the warning light illuminated again. The parking brake unit was replaced. Once it was replaced , it was determined the electronic control module was the cause. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | NEW CARLISLE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5B4MPA7G453XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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