AI Damage2016 American Coach American Allegiance: common problems
Owners of the 2016 American Coach American Allegiance filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system. The maker issued 3 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 3
What fails most often
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Electrical short in my fairly new 2016 r/v due to battery hold down bracket hitting the positive terminal , this caused all 8 of my agm batterys to short and shorting out lights , inverter ,aqua hot , ect.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,879 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The purpose of this Product Upgrade Owner Notification Letter is to inform REV dealers and owners of the…
The purpose of this Product Upgrade Owner Notification Letter is to inform REV dealers and owners of the need to inspect for the presence of an air inlet screen and to remove the rubber portion of a drain valve (?duck…
- The purpose of this Product Upgrade Dealer Notification Letter is to inform REV dealers of the process to…
The purpose of this Product Upgrade Dealer Notification Letter is to inform REV dealers of the process to inspect for the presence of an air inlet screen and to remove the rubber portion of a drain valve (?duck bill?)…
- The purpose of this Product Upgrade service bulletin is to inform REV dealers of the process to inspect…
The purpose of this Product Upgrade service bulletin is to inform REV dealers of the process to inspect for the presence of an air inlet screen and to remove the rubber portion of a drain valve (?duck bill?) on certain…
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 American Coach American Allegiance?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 American Coach American Allegiance?
NHTSA lists 3 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 American Coach American Allegiance from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.