| Issue ID | 599167 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10165759 |
| Manufacurer | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
| Brand | TIFFIN |
| Model | ALLEGRO BUS |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/08/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated when the motor home was exposed to hot weather there were strong fumes present believed to be formaldehyde. The fumes were very irritating to the eyes of all occupants. The contact's spouse was hospitalized for five days due to respiratory problems, asthma, pneumonia and a collapsed lung. The contact expressed that there were other similar complaints about this were posted on the internet. The dealership and the manufacturer informed the contact that the smell would get better after the vehicle got older. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OGDEN, IA |
| VIN pattern | 4UZAB2DC26CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/01/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SHERWOOD RV |
| Dealer's telephone number | 515-262-8450 |
| Dealer's city | DES MOINES |
| Dealer's state code | IA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 50317 |