Recall 22V055 affects 247 2020-2022 Tiffin Allegro Red motorhomes for a patio awning that can detach. Free dealer repair once available.
Tiffin is recalling 247 2020-2022 Allegro Red motorhomes because an improperly installed patio awning can detach while the vehicle is moving. An awning that comes loose on the road can raise the risk of a crash or injury, and the Tiffin dealer repair will be free once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The patio awning on a 2020-2022 Tiffin Allegro Red is the sidewall-mounted cover that rolls out to provide shade or rain protection beside the coach. Its brackets and screws are supposed to anchor into metal backers inside the wall, so the awning stays attached while the motorhome is parked, serviced, or moving.
On affected Allegro Red motorhomes, the awning was installed in the wrong location. The screws did not penetrate the metal backer, so the fasteners were holding in a weaker part of the sidewall instead of the intended reinforcement. Over time, that poor attachment lets the bracket loosen and the patio awning detach from the coach.
Owners can spot the problem during a pre-trip walkaround or maintenance inspection. Look for any separation between the awning and the sidewall, a bracket pulling away, or looseness when the awning hardware is checked by hand.
Who's affected?
Both listed components point to the awning: recreational vehicle equipment and body structure.
| 2020 Tiffin Allegro Red | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2020 Tiffin Allegro Red | body or structural component |
| 2021 Tiffin Allegro Red | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2021 Tiffin Allegro Red | body or structural component |
| 2022 Tiffin Allegro Red | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Tiffin Allegro Red | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 247 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
An awning that detaches while the vehicle is moving creates crash or injury risk for people nearby and other traffic. Before trips or maintenance visits, check for separation from the sidewall or looseness. If you see either condition, schedule service before driving again. Repair will be free at any franchised Tiffin dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2022 Tiffin Allegro Red is included in this recall.
- Use the Tiffin owner letter mailed March 18, 2022, before scheduling dealer work.
- Contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to ask whether the free patio-awning inspection and securing repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 22V055 when you call, and ask the dealer to confirm the awning is secured before you drive longer trips.
- Call Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-0261 with questions about the recall or owner letter.
What happens at the repair
Once Tiffin opens the dealer repair, a Tiffin technician will inspect the patio awning installation and secure the awning so it stays attached to the motorhome. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Until the repair opens, use the owner letter and Tiffin recall number TIF-121 when you call the dealer so the service desk can match your Allegro Red to the campaign.
Timeline
| February 2, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 1, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| April 1, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 1, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V055?
Recall 22V055 covers 247 2020-2022 Tiffin Allegro Red motorhomes with a patio awning installation problem. The awning can detach while the motorhome is moving, increasing crash or injury risk. Tiffin dealers will inspect and secure the awning for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2022 Tiffin Allegro Red is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 22V055. If it is, contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to schedule the patio awning inspection and securing repair. Reference recall number 22V055 or Tiffin recall TIF-121 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost, and Tiffin's remedy says dealers will inspect and secure the patio awning free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Tiffin dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Tiffin Allegro Red before the awning repair?
The official risk is that a detached awning while the motorhome is moving increases the risk of a crash or injury. Check your VIN first. If your motorhome is included, call a franchised Tiffin dealer before your next trip and ask for service guidance.
When were owners notified about recall 22V055?
Tiffin mailed owner notification letters on March 18, 2022. If you bought the motorhome used or never received a letter, the recall still follows the VIN. Check your VIN, then reference recall 22V055 or TIF-121 with the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V055000 |
|---|---|
| Tiffin customer service | 1-256-356-0261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V055 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V055000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →