Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V327000 Reported June 19, 2012

Hydraulic brake calipers

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · N/A · 1,304 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V327000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,304
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 19, 2012

Defect Summary

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 clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.

Safety Consequence

Reduced brake performance may lead to an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 12V327000 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 12V327000

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

What is recall 12V327000?

NHTSA recall 12V327000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on June 19, 2012. It addresses: Hydraulic brake calipers. The recall affects approximately 1,304 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V327000 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.