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Tiffin Wayfarer problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2017–2027: 6 recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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YearRecallsComplaints
201720
201832
201930
202035
202126
202220
202301
202502
202631
202730

What owners complain about (all years)

Unknown Or Other4
Wheels3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes1
Equipment1
Suspension1
Air Bags1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent recalls

Equipment #26V557000 · 2026 · 88 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2026-2027 wayfarer recreational vehicles. the liquid propane (lp) tank may have been manufactured without the remote shut off and may be loose in the mounting bracket.

Risk: Lp tanks that cannot be shut off increase the risk of a fire. additionally a loose lp tank may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a remote shut off and replace the bracket, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by october 30, 2026. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is way-108.

Equipment, Electrical System #26V412000 · 2026 · 425 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2026-2027 zephyr, wayfarer, phaeton, open trail, gt1, allegro red, allegro open road, allegro bus, allegro bay, 2026 midas, byway, and allegro breeze recreational vehicles, equipped with certain maxxair n-series maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. the printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.

Risk: An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 26, 2026. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-149. vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on nhtsa.gov beginning august 28, 2026.

Equipment #26V342000 · 2026 · 160 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2026-2027 open trail, wayfarer, and 2026 midas recreational vehicles. the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label may have been incorrectly printed on a white label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "wheels and rims-other than passenger cars."

Risk: The incorrect label color may make it difficult for the operator to locate the loading or tire pressure information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2026. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is way-107.

Wheels #22V650000 · 2022 · 9 units

Problem: Wayfarer (wayfarer) is recalling certain 2017-2020 tiffin wayfarer motorhomes. during the recall repair for recall number 21v-514, the wheel lug nuts may not have been properly tightened, which can cause the wheels to come loose.

Risk: A loose wheel can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will check the lugs, and tighten to specification, if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 28, 2022. owners may contact wayfarer customer service at 1-256-356-8661. wayfarer's number for this recall is way-104.

Equipment #21V753000 · 2021 · 2,461 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 wayfarer vehicles. the rear-center holding tank water pan bolts may pull through the lip of the pan, allowing the tank to drop down onto the exhaust pipe.

Risk: The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability, and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace any damaged holding pans. in addition, metal straps and a washer plate will be installed. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 29, 2021. owners may contact tiffin customer services at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is way-102.

Trailer Hitches #21V610000 · 2021 · 3,170 units

Problem: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2022 wayfarer motorhomes. continuous stress on the frame rail hitch extensions may cause them to fail.

Risk: Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch and reinforce the frame rail extension, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 29, 2021. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is way-101.

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