Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V045000 Reported February 5, 2009

Wheel end studs/arvinmeritor

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · Power Train · 23 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V045000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
23
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 5, 2009

Defect Summary

Tiffin is recalling 23 my 2009 allegro buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. the wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. if one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. if left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.

Safety Consequence

Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (please see 08e038). owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09V045000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V045000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V045000?

NHTSA recall 09V045000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on February 5, 2009. It addresses: Wheel end studs/arvinmeritor. The recall affects approximately 23 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V045000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.