TIFFIN WAYFARER 2020

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
5
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

5 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Wayfarer
NHTSA Campaign: 22V650000 SAFETY RECALL
9 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2022
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A loose wheel can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TIFFIN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: WAY-104
Notice Date: Aug 29, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2022
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V753000 SAFETY RECALL
2.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability, and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TIFFIN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: WAY-102
Notice Date: Nov 29, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2021
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V610000 SAFETY RECALL
3.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2021
Safety Issue:

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Wayfarer motorhomes. Continuous stress on the frame rail hitch extensions may cause them to fail.

Potential Risk:
Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local TIFFIN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: WAY-101
Notice Date: Nov 29, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2021

Consumer Complaints

6 Complaints
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Campaign: 11560733 Other
Dec 18, 2023
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Corrective Action:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Additional Notes:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: 11560733
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2023
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Campaign: 11560733 Other
Dec 18, 2023
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Potential Consequences:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Corrective Action:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Additional Notes:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: 11560733
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2023
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Campaign: 11560733 Other
Dec 18, 2023
Defect Description:

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

Potential Consequences:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Corrective Action:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Additional Notes:

Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said that they have heard about that happening but if it doesn’t happen while they are driving the vehicle, they can’t do anything about it. Q. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A. No. Q. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A. No. See attached file for detailed information. While driving my motor home with the Adaptive Cruise Control on, it will sometimes, unexpectedly, make a beep noise and then slam on the brakes for no known reason. When driving on a highway while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, if my vehicle drifts over the lane marking lines the vehicle makes a noise and slams on the brakes to move the vehicle back into my lane.

Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: 11560733
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2023
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Campaign: 11531180 Other
Jul 9, 2023
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

During a cross country trip, failure of tire valve extender, resulted in loss of tire pressure. This sudden loss of pressure could have resulted in a vehicle highway accident. This problem occurred twice (each incident within 2 hours of each other). Our RV, has dual rear tires, and was not detected until we stopped for fuel. We did not receive an alert from the tire pressure sensor that pressure was lost. The first failure was detected when we stopped for gas and noticed the right rear, outside tire was severely damaged/flat. Fortunately, the inside tire was undamaged and prevented loss of control of the RV on the highway. We had a service repair company replace the tire. During the repair, the technician, noted that the tire tread looked good, but discovered that tire extender valve and valve stem were both damaged, concluding this damage caused the tire to deflate. Since we were unaware of the flat while traveling on the highway, we had apparently driven on the flat for some period of time causing the additional tire damage. Two hours of travel after the first damaged tire was replace, we discover the left outside tire flat when stopping for fuel. Again, no warning from the vehicle alerted us. The next service technician, inspected the tire and discovered the valve stem had failed as a result of stress from the valve extender. After this problem, we had all other extenders removed for the remaining of the trip. Note: A recall was issued a year ago as a result of safety concerns with wheel liners and the extenders (concern was exact scenario I experienced twice!). I had the recall work performed several months ago. Multiple attempts to get attention from the Manufacturer (Tiffin) has been unsuccessful.

Corrective Action:

During a cross country trip, failure of tire valve extender, resulted in loss of tire pressure. This sudden loss of pressure could have resulted in a vehicle highway accident. This problem occurred twice (each incident within 2 hours of each other). Our RV, has dual rear tires, and was not detected until we stopped for fuel. We did not receive an alert from the tire pressure sensor that pressure was lost. The first failure was detected when we stopped for gas and noticed the right rear, outside tire was severely damaged/flat. Fortunately, the inside tire was undamaged and prevented loss of control of the RV on the highway. We had a service repair company replace the tire. During the repair, the technician, noted that the tire tread looked good, but discovered that tire extender valve and valve stem were both damaged, concluding this damage caused the tire to deflate. Since we were unaware of the flat while traveling on the highway, we had apparently driven on the flat for some period of time causing the additional tire damage. Two hours of travel after the first damaged tire was replace, we discover the left outside tire flat when stopping for fuel. Again, no warning from the vehicle alerted us. The next service technician, inspected the tire and discovered the valve stem had failed as a result of stress from the valve extender. After this problem, we had all other extenders removed for the remaining of the trip. Note: A recall was issued a year ago as a result of safety concerns with wheel liners and the extenders (concern was exact scenario I experienced twice!). I had the recall work performed several months ago. Multiple attempts to get attention from the Manufacturer (Tiffin) has been unsuccessful.

Additional Notes:

During a cross country trip, failure of tire valve extender, resulted in loss of tire pressure. This sudden loss of pressure could have resulted in a vehicle highway accident. This problem occurred twice (each incident within 2 hours of each other). Our RV, has dual rear tires, and was not detected until we stopped for fuel. We did not receive an alert from the tire pressure sensor that pressure was lost. The first failure was detected when we stopped for gas and noticed the right rear, outside tire was severely damaged/flat. Fortunately, the inside tire was undamaged and prevented loss of control of the RV on the highway. We had a service repair company replace the tire. During the repair, the technician, noted that the tire tread looked good, but discovered that tire extender valve and valve stem were both damaged, concluding this damage caused the tire to deflate. Since we were unaware of the flat while traveling on the highway, we had apparently driven on the flat for some period of time causing the additional tire damage. Two hours of travel after the first damaged tire was replace, we discover the left outside tire flat when stopping for fuel. Again, no warning from the vehicle alerted us. The next service technician, inspected the tire and discovered the valve stem had failed as a result of stress from the valve extender. After this problem, we had all other extenders removed for the remaining of the trip. Note: A recall was issued a year ago as a result of safety concerns with wheel liners and the extenders (concern was exact scenario I experienced twice!). I had the recall work performed several months ago. Multiple attempts to get attention from the Manufacturer (Tiffin) has been unsuccessful.

Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: 11531180
Notice Date: Jul 9, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2023
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Campaign: 11431862 Other
Sep 6, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Traveling on I 25 construction on highway created lots of bumps. The water tank mounted near rear of motor home ripped free of its mounting bolts and dropped down, only thing keeping it from completely falling off was the generator exhaust pipe which was underneath the tank. This also tore the support strap off the exhaust pipe. The water tank is mounted in an aluminum casing with a flange with bolts attached to frame. Called Tiffin and was told they were aware of this problem and could send us some straps to support tank until we could get it to a service shop. Representive from Tiffin said they had made changes to model for 2021 to address this problem. The mobile repair person who made supports said we were lucky we stopped before tank completely came off, we tow a car and the tank could have caused the car to flip which would have then caused the RV to wreak!

Corrective Action:

Traveling on I 25 construction on highway created lots of bumps. The water tank mounted near rear of motor home ripped free of its mounting bolts and dropped down, only thing keeping it from completely falling off was the generator exhaust pipe which was underneath the tank. This also tore the support strap off the exhaust pipe. The water tank is mounted in an aluminum casing with a flange with bolts attached to frame. Called Tiffin and was told they were aware of this problem and could send us some straps to support tank until we could get it to a service shop. Representive from Tiffin said they had made changes to model for 2021 to address this problem. The mobile repair person who made supports said we were lucky we stopped before tank completely came off, we tow a car and the tank could have caused the car to flip which would have then caused the RV to wreak!

Additional Notes:

Traveling on I 25 construction on highway created lots of bumps. The water tank mounted near rear of motor home ripped free of its mounting bolts and dropped down, only thing keeping it from completely falling off was the generator exhaust pipe which was underneath the tank. This also tore the support strap off the exhaust pipe. The water tank is mounted in an aluminum casing with a flange with bolts attached to frame. Called Tiffin and was told they were aware of this problem and could send us some straps to support tank until we could get it to a service shop. Representive from Tiffin said they had made changes to model for 2021 to address this problem. The mobile repair person who made supports said we were lucky we stopped before tank completely came off, we tow a car and the tank could have caused the car to flip which would have then caused the RV to wreak!

Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: 11431862
Notice Date: Sep 6, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 6, 2021
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Campaign: 11311917 Other
Feb 27, 2020
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

THE ANTI-ROLL BAR SCREWS ARE COMING LOOSE AND FALLING OUT. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DANGEROUSLY AND COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DESIGN APPEARS TO PUT A ROTATING FORCE ON THE SCREW WHICH LOOSENS THE NUT. EVENTUALLY, THE NUT FALLS OFF AND THE SCREW WORKS IT'S WAY OUT OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DOWNLINK AND THE ANTI-ROLL (SWAY) BAR.

Corrective Action:

THE ANTI-ROLL BAR SCREWS ARE COMING LOOSE AND FALLING OUT. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DANGEROUSLY AND COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DESIGN APPEARS TO PUT A ROTATING FORCE ON THE SCREW WHICH LOOSENS THE NUT. EVENTUALLY, THE NUT FALLS OFF AND THE SCREW WORKS IT'S WAY OUT OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DOWNLINK AND THE ANTI-ROLL (SWAY) BAR.

Additional Notes:

THE ANTI-ROLL BAR SCREWS ARE COMING LOOSE AND FALLING OUT. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DANGEROUSLY AND COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DESIGN APPEARS TO PUT A ROTATING FORCE ON THE SCREW WHICH LOOSENS THE NUT. EVENTUALLY, THE NUT FALLS OFF AND THE SCREW WORKS IT'S WAY OUT OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DOWNLINK AND THE ANTI-ROLL (SWAY) BAR.

Manufacturer: TIFFIN
Mfg Campaign: 11311917
Notice Date: Feb 27, 2020
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2020

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