Exhaust pipe may overheat floor
Defect Summary
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 allegro bus motorcoaches, manufactured from march 2010, through september 2012 and equipped with a cummins epa 2010 isl engine. insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.
Safety Consequence
If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action
Tiffin motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 14, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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FAQ: Recall 12V526000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V526000?
NHTSA recall 12V526000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on October 31, 2012. It addresses: Exhaust pipe may overheat floor. The recall affects approximately 847 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V526000 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.