01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 Tiffin Wayfarer recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V650000
- Component
- WHEELS
- Report received
- August 29, 2022
- Potential units
- 9campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A loose wheel can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: August 29, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Wayfarer
NHTSA 21V753000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- September 28, 2021
- Potential units
- 2,461campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA 21V610000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- August 5, 2021
- Potential units
- 3,170campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Wayfarer motorhomes. Continuous stress on the frame rail hitch extensions may cause them to fail.
Why it matters: Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH