Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V638000 Reported September 2, 2016

Passenger side view mirror may not hold position

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · Visibility · 36 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V638000
Manufacturer Campaign
TIF-103
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
36
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 2, 2016
Completion Rate
94.44

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2017 allegro bus motorhomes manufactured april 12, 2016, to june 21, 2016. due to insufficient holding power of the mirror arm swivel mechanism, the passenger side mirror could move while the vehicle is in motion.

Safety Consequence

If the mirror does not stay in position, it can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit kit to secure the passenger mirror swivel arm mechanism, free of charge. the recall began on september 9, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256- 356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-103.

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 16V638000 or campaign TIF-103.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V638000

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

What is recall 16V638000?

NHTSA recall 16V638000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on September 2, 2016. It addresses: Passenger side view mirror may not hold position. The recall affects approximately 36 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V638000 or the manufacturer campaign number TIF-103. 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.