Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V496000 Reported December 29, 2009

Adjustable brake pedal assemblies

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 486 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V496000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
486
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 29, 2009

Defect Summary

Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 allegro bus models with powerglide chassis equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.

Safety Consequence

If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. either condition could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Tiffin is working with kongsberg to remedy these motorhomes. please see kongsberg's defect report 09e-064. kongsberg will supply kits to tiffin. the remedy will be performed by tiffin free of charge. the safety recall began on january 19, 2010. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

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 09V496000 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 09V496000

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

What is recall 09V496000?

NHTSA recall 09V496000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on December 29, 2009. It addresses: Adjustable brake pedal assemblies. The recall affects approximately 486 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V496000 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.