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NHTSARecalled Feb 23, 2017 · #17V113000

Incorrect Weight Capacity on Tow Hitch Sticker

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Incorrect Weight Capacity on Tow Hitch Sticker
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Model numbers
2017 Allegro
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice