Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V328000 Reported May 17, 2018

Tow hitch may detach from motorhome

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. · N/A · 5,871 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V328000
Manufacturer Campaign
TIF-109
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,871
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 17, 2018
Completion Rate
68.20

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2013-2018 allegro open road motorhomes. insufficient strength of the frame rail may allow the tow hitch to detach from the motorhome.

Safety Consequence

If the hitch detaches, the tow vehicle would not be connected to the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install an insert plate to strengthen the frame rail, free of charge. tiffin issued owners an interim notification on may 31, 2018. the recall began on july 24, 2018. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-109. note: some vehicles already remedied as part of recall 17v200 will need the additional repairs covered by this recall.

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 18V328000 or campaign TIF-109.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V328000

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

What is recall 18V328000?

NHTSA recall 18V328000 was issued by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on May 17, 2018. It addresses: Tow hitch may detach from motorhome. The recall affects approximately 5,871 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 18V328000 or the manufacturer campaign number TIF-109. 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.