NHTSARecalled Feb 23, 2017 · #17V113000
Incorrect Weight Capacity on Tow Hitch Sticker
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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
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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.