2020 TIFFIN WAYFARER
3 recalls, 8 complaints - 19 TSBs
22V650000 Aug 29, 2022
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
21V753000 Sep 28, 2021
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 1-256-356-86... Read more
21V610000 Aug 5, 2021
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Wayfarer motorhomes. Continuous stress on the frame rail hitch extensions may cause them to fail.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 19, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
See attached document for complaint.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 19, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
Two separate issues: The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. There is a Honda service bulletin on this issue that has impacted many years of Honda Fits and has proven to be a defective unit. Service Bulletin 16-088. This repair should be covered as this defective part can cau... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Aug 18, 2023
the following problem happened to me a few years ago (twice within a couple of months) and again, 2 days ago. Each time I was standing at a traffic light when all of a sudden it accelerated at full throttle. I practically stood on the brake pedal, but the car was inching forward, as I put the tran... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Aug 18, 2023
the following problem happened to me a few years ago (twice within a couple of months) and again, 2 days ago. Each time I was standing at a traffic light when all of a sudden it accelerated at full throttle. I practically stood on the brake pedal, but the car was inching forward, as I put the tran... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Aug 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH with his 5-year-old son in the rear passenger’s seat, the vehicle lost motive power intermittently. Additionally, the RPMs were fluctuating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled into a par... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 9, 2023
Incident date: Jun 20, 2023
NHTSA Recall Number 22V-767 Remedy still not available for recall from Oct 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 6, 2021
Incident date: Aug 18, 2021
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 suppo... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 27, 2020
Incident date: Feb 20, 2020
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 CONNEC... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 TIFFIN WAYFARER
19 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS | 1 |
MCD-002
Oct 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tiffin is asking dealers to check placement of the cooktop LPG line on 2017-2020 Wayfarer motorhomes that come in to their shops, equipped with either a countertop garbage chute or an under the counter mounted microwave. Making sure that LP
CSA-027 (FINAL)
Jul 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Sprinter vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. The interior blower motor cir
CSA-027 Interim
Apr 13, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
On certain Sprinter vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. The interior blower motor cir
CSA-027 Interim
Apr 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Sprinter vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged operation at the highest blower setting. The interior blower motor cir
CSA-025 Final
Feb 16, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. a component of the vehicle's pa
CSA-025
Jan 5, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Mercedes-Benz Safety Recall #22V-796 A component of the vehicle's park lock system might fatigue, which can cause the parking pawl not to engage and result in a vehicle rollaway. This may increase the risk of a crash.
CSA-019 (Final)
Oct 17, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Customer Service Advisory was sent regarding Mercedes Benz Recall # 22V360, The communication module's SIM card could become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the digital owner's manual as well a
MCD-001
Oct 4, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Checking of wheel liners for proper securement and verification they are not loose, missing screws, or misaligned.
CSA-020
Jul 18, 2022
103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software, Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software and Dosing Control Unit (DCU) soft
CSA-020
Jul 18, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software, Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software and Dosing Control Unit (DCU) soft
CSA-020
Jul 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mercedes-Benz AG (a??MBAGa??), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software, Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software and Dosing Control Unit (DCU) soft
CSA-19
Jul 13, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the communication module's SIM card might become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the manual as well as the automatic eCall fun
CSA-19
Jul 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the communication module's SIM card might become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the manual as well as the automatic eCall fun
CSA-018
Jun 21, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, the display function of the rearview camera might be impaired. In some instances the rearvie
CSA-17
May 4, 2022
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz's NHTSA #21V-055 recall for "Updating "eCall" Software.
CSA-17
May 4, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
Mercedes-Benz's NHTSA #21V-055 recall for "Updating "eCall" Software.
CSA-12
Feb 21, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if the vehicle is not prop
CSA-12
Feb 21, 2022
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if the vehicle is not prop
WSB-03
Sep 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Blocked Air Return - It has come to our attention that some 2020, 2021 and 2022 Wayfarer Motorhomes have an air return that is blocked by a wood panel. If the air return vent is blocked this could cause the furnace to not operate properly w
TIFFIN WAYFARER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TIFFIN WAYFARER across all model years (2017, 2027).
19
Total Recalls
30
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths