| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: EA86009 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: TIFFIN |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: ALLEGRO | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986 |
| Component Name: SUSPENSION | Manufacturer's Name: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| Date Opened: Mar, 10 1986 | Date Closed: Oct, 01 1987 |
| Subject: OVERLOAD | Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:tiffin uses the chevroletastro mini van for 21 foot micro-mini allegro motorhome.tiffinreplaces the rear axle of the stock astro with a chevrolet c-10light truck rear axle assembly to increase its weight rating to7,000 pounds. (astro has a 5,600 pound gvwr).analysis:the allegro is fabricated without durability or completebrake testing.tiffin loads a stack of 4'x8' plywood sheets on theallegro chassis rear frame rails for a few hours to check for sag.if no permanent set is found the vehicle is deemed satisfactory at7,000 pounds gvwr.status:closing memo to (h) 9/9/87.=== |
