Recall 12V215 affects 1,250 2010-2012 Tiffin Allegro motorhomes for a gear-shift-cable defect. Repair will be free at any franchised Tiffin dealer once available.
Tiffin is recalling 1,250 2010-2012 Allegro motorhomes because the gear shift cable can break at the transmission selector arm on the steering column. If it breaks, the instrument-panel gear display can stay in first gear, so the driver lacks a reliable Park or Reverse indication and crash risk increases; the Tiffin dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2010-2012 Tiffin Allegro motorhomes use a gear shift cable to connect the shifter on the steering column to the transmission control selector arm. That cable is the mechanical link that tells the transmission which gear the driver selected, and it also supports the PRNDL gear display in the instrument panel.
On affected Allegro motorhomes built on Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis, the cable can break where it attaches to the selector arm assembly on the steering column. When that attachment breaks, the gear display does not follow the shifter. The indicator stays in the first gear position even when the driver has selected another gear.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the cable breaks, the visible clue is the gear indicator staying in first gear while the shifter has been moved to a different position.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2010, 2011, and 2012 Allegro model years, all tied to the same automatic-transmission gear-position indicator.
| 2010 Tiffin Allegro | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2012 Tiffin Allegro | automatic transmission |
| 2011 Tiffin Allegro | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 1,250 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect gear display can leave the driver unsure whether the motorhome is in park or reverse, increasing crash risk during shifting or low-speed movement. Before moving, confirm the selected gear and keep extra space around the vehicle. Repair will be free at any franchised Tiffin dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2012 Tiffin Allegro is included in this recall.
- Call Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 for current repair instructions, and reference recall number 12V215.
- Contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to arrange the free transmission selector arm and gear shift cable repair that fixes the wrong gear display.
- Bring the recall notice if Tiffin or Ford mailed one.
- Verify the instrument panel gear display before moving the motorhome, since a wrong park or reverse indication increases crash risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Tiffin technician handles the chassis repair: replacing the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shift cable assembly on the affected Ford chassis. That repair addresses the broken cable connection at the steering-column selector arm, where the gear display can stay in first gear even after a different gear is selected. The dealer repair will be free once available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| March 2, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V215?
Recall 12V215 covers 1,250 2010-2012 Tiffin Allegro motorhomes built on Ford F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis. The gear shift cable can break at the transmission selector arm, leaving the instrument-panel gear display stuck in first gear. Ford will replace the affected selector arm and gear shift cable for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2012 Tiffin Allegro is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 12V215. If it is, contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or a Ford service location to arrange the transmission selector arm and gear shift cable replacement. Reference recall number 12V215 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and the manufacturer remedy says Ford will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and gear shift cable assembly free of charge for affected Tiffin Allegro motorhomes.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an incorrect gear indication on the instrument panel. If the display does not show the selected gear, the driver can be unsure whether the motorhome is in park or reverse, increasing crash risk. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free repair.
What if I bought this Tiffin Allegro used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Tiffin Allegro is included, then reference recall 12V215 when you contact Tiffin or the Ford service location handling the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V215000 |
|---|---|
| Tiffin customer service | 1-256-356-8661 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V215 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V215000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →