Recall 13V178 covers 293 2013 Tiffin Breeze and Allegro motorhomes for awning motor damage. Recall repair is free through Tiffin and Dometic.
Tiffin is recalling 293 2013 Breeze and Allegro motorhomes because an incomplete awning installation sequence can damage the awning motor without the owner knowing it. If the motor is damaged, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, which raises the risk of personal injury or a crash; the Tiffin dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The awning motor on a 2013 Tiffin Breeze or Allegro motorhome drives the powered patio awning in and out. It turns the awning roller so the fabric extends for shade and retracts tight against the side of the coach before travel. The system depends on the motor being intact after installation.
On affected motorhomes, the installation sequence was not completely followed. That process can damage the awning motor without the installer or owner knowing it at the time. A damaged motor can leave the awning system unable to operate as intended, especially when the owner expects it to retract before moving the motorhome.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem can stay hidden because the damage is tied to how the awning was installed, not to something the owner can see during normal use.
Who's affected?
Covers both Breeze and Allegro motorhomes for the 2013 model year, with the same equipment component listed for each model.
| 2013 Tiffin Breeze | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2013 Tiffin Allegro | Equipment |
| Units affected | 293 |
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?
If the awning motor is damaged, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the motorhome is parked or moving, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. Keep travel paused until Tiffin or Dometic completes the motor replacement. Repair will be free at any franchised Tiffin dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Tiffin Breeze or Allegro is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the motorhome until the awning motor repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the motorhome has to be moved for service; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 to confirm repair instructions for the awning motor that can let the awning unfurl unexpectedly.
- Reference recall number 13V178 when you call or when arranging service.
What happens at the repair
Tiffin will notify owners about the repair path. The filing says the recall began June 24, 2013, but it does not list a current remedy status here, so confirm availability before making service plans. Do not drive the motorhome until the repair is performed. Dometic staff will replace the affected awning motors with a design that is not subject to the installation sequence error. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| May 7, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V178?
Recall 13V178 covers 293 2013 Tiffin Breeze and Allegro motorhomes with awning motors damaged during installation. If the motor is damaged, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, raising the risk of injury or a crash.
What should I do if my 2013 Tiffin Breeze or Allegro is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 13V178. If it is, contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 and reference recall 13V178. Tiffin's remedy directs Dometic staff to replace the affected awning motor.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the recalled defect at no cost. For recall 13V178, Tiffin's remedy directs Dometic staff to replace the affected awning motors with motors that are not subject to the installation-sequence defect.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an awning that unfurls unexpectedly while the motorhome is parked or moving. That creates a personal injury risk and a crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then follow Tiffin's repair instructions before using the affected awning system.
When did Tiffin start recall 13V178?
Tiffin began recall 13V178 on June 24, 2013. If you own a 2013 Breeze or Allegro and never received a notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included, then contact Tiffin with the recall number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V178000 |
|---|---|
| Tiffin customer service | 1-256-356-8661 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V178 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V178000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
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 →