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Campaign 16V532 Posted July 13, 2016 10,351 units

2007-2011 Tiffin Motorhomes Recall 16V532: Wipers

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 16V532 covers 10,351 2007-2011 Tiffin motorhomes with wiper arms that can break. Repair is free at any franchised Tiffin dealer.

Tiffin is recalling 10,351 2007-2011 Allegro Bus, Zephyr, Allegro Bay, Phaeton, Allegro, and Allegro Breeze motorhomes under recall 16V532 because the windshield wiper arms can break off. Broken wipers reduce the driver's visibility and increase crash risk; Tiffin dealers will replace the wiper arms free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The windshield wiper arm on these 2007-2011 Tiffin motorhomes connects the wiper blade to the wiper motor linkage. On Allegro, Allegro Bus, Allegro Bay, Allegro Breeze, Phaeton, and Zephyr models, that arm is the piece that sweeps the blade across the windshield so the driver can see through rain, spray, or road grime. The system depends on the arm staying attached while the motor moves it back and forth.

The defect is that the wiper arms on affected motorhomes can break off. Tiffin's filing does not identify a confirmed root cause, so the useful owner-level point is the failure itself: the arm separates instead of keeping the blade under control on the glass. If that happens while the wipers are needed, the driver loses normal windshield clearing.

There is no warning sign before failure. The wiper arm can work until it breaks, so a visual check alone does not confirm whether the recalled part is safe.

Who's affected?

Spans Allegro Bus, Zephyr, Allegro Bay, Phaeton, Allegro, and Allegro Breeze across 2007-2011, all tied to the wiper system.

2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus wiper system
2007 Tiffin Zephyr wiper system
2010 Tiffin Allegro Bay wiper system
2009 Tiffin Allegro Bay wiper system
2011 Tiffin Phaeton wiper system
Units affected10,351
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility drops and crash risk rises. There is no warning sign before failure. Schedule the repair soon, and avoid driving in weather that requires steady wiper use until the arms are replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Tiffin dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Tiffin Allegro Bus, Zephyr, Allegro Bay, Phaeton, Allegro, or Allegro Breeze is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to schedule the free wiper-arm replacement that fixes the windshield wipers that can break off.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Tiffin mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V532 when you call.
  4. Avoid driving in rain or conditions where you need windshield wipers until the repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Tiffin technician replaces the windshield wiper blade arms covered by the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for a related wiper arm repair before the recall work, Tiffin has a general reimbursement plan on file. Contact Tiffin customer service or ask the service desk how to submit repair documentation under that plan.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

July 13, 2016 NHTSA published the recall
August 19, 2016 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V532?

Recall 16V532 covers 10,351 2007-2011 Tiffin Allegro Bus, Zephyr, Allegro Bay, Phaeton, Allegro, and Allegro Breeze motorhomes with windshield wiper arms that can break off. If that happens, driver visibility is reduced and crash risk increases. Tiffin dealers replace the wiper blade arms for free.

What should I do if my 2007-2011 Tiffin Allegro Bus, Zephyr, Allegro Bay, Phaeton, Allegro, or Allegro Breeze is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V532. If it is, contact a Tiffin dealer to schedule the windshield wiper arm replacement. Reference recall number 16V532 or Tiffin recall TIFF-100 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Tiffin's remedy says dealers will replace the wiper blade arms free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for this recall repair.

Is it safe to drive with this Tiffin wiper arm recall?

The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The risk is tied to visibility: if a windshield wiper arm breaks, the driver loses proper windshield clearing and crash risk increases. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free repair before driving in rain or poor visibility.

What if I bought this Tiffin motorhome used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your motorhome is included in recall 16V532, then call a Tiffin dealer with the recall number and your VIN.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V532000
Tiffin customer service1-256-356-8661
NHTSA recall #16V532
NHTSA recall # (full)16V532000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →