2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 54,996 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12V327000 2012-06-19 1,304 affected
Defect

TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE…

Consequence

REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

TIFFIN WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND AUTHORIZED DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BY DTNA ON AUGUST 6, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11V327000 2011-06-15 1,309 affected
Defect

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010, ALLEGRO AND ALLEGRO BAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2005, THROUGH APRIL 2010, AND BUILT ON A DAIMLER/FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INTERMITTENT DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS.

Consequence

THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE CONSISTENTLY UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND FAIL TO PROPERLY INDICATE TO A FOLLOWING VEHICLE THAT THE MOTORHOME HAS SLOWED OR COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA), MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS, WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERSHIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. (SEE DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-178.) THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 09V110000 2009-04-03 48,876 affected
Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MY 2001-2008 WORKHORSE W20, W21 AND W22 CHASSIS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 MONACO RV ADMIRAL, ARISTA, MONARCH, AND RIPTIDE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR…

Consequence

THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

WORKHORSE DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOSCH BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.

EQUIPMENT 08V509000 2008-10-07 3,507 affected
Defect

TIFFIN IS RECALLING 3,507 MY 2004-2007 ALLEGRO, ALLEGRO BAY AND ALLERO BUS, MY 2004-2005 PHAETON AND MY 2005-2007 ZEPHYR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED…

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

TIFFIN WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
4
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
1fires
PARKING BRAKE
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
Total complaints11

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I read recently in a tiffin magazine (volume 13, #1) about a carlisle hydraulic park brake failure. I am the original owner. Although I have not experienced a failure yet, I am anticipating such failure.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-03-11

“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…”

PARKING BRAKE · reported 2012-04-11

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2012-04-11

“The auto park brake (j72) on my workhorse w-24 chassis activated while traveling 65 mph on arkansas interstate 35 bringing the vehicle to a very abrupt stop. In researching the internet, I have found this is not a new problem. This is a very dangerous situation, especially if no berm was available…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-04-11

“The auto park brake (j72) on my workhorse w-24 chassis activated while traveling 65 mph on arkansas interstate 35 bringing the vehicle to a very abrupt stop. In researching the internet, I have found this is not a new problem. This is a very dangerous situation, especially if no berm was available…”

PARKING BRAKE · reported 2012-04-11

“There was a recall on the refrigerator in my motorhome , prior to the recall I had never had a problem with the refrigerator ... The manufacturer sent someone to the r.v.to put the recall kit on it and a short time later it caught fire , done approximately $7000.00 of damage to the unit.... I…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2011-09-02

“Traveling down road and smelled burning. Parked after a short distance until next day. Brakes were not releasing. Next day after cooling, the vehicle was taken to a service facility, however advised brakes were fine. Approximately a month later I was bringing the vehicle to a dealer for an…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2011-06-09

“After exiting interstate, stopping at end of ramp, making left turn, proceeding 2 miles then turning left into campground, my brake pedal went to the floor and pumping barely got us stopped. Upon exiting mh the hot brake smell and smoke were coming from rear tires. We let mh sit for time to cool…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2010-07-07

Defect investigations

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Investigation PE12004 Opened 2012-02-17 · closed 2012-08-17

Diminished Brake Performance

Daimler Truck has issued 12V-242.See ODI closing report for further details.The associated VOQs are: 10442468, 10442861, 10442879, and 10454022 (Model Year 2008).

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bay as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.