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2026 Tiffin Open Trail

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 23, 2026
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 29, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2026 Tiffin Open Trail, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and suspension categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 9 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified150.0%
  • Suspension150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V412000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jun 29, 2026
425 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 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.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.Manufacturer number TIF-149View on NHTSA.gov
26V342000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

May 27, 2026
160 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.Manufacturer number WAY-107View on NHTSA.gov
25V905000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Dec 23, 2025
18 units potentially affected
The defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Open Trail motorhomes equipped with an optional diesel or propane generator. The wiring harness may contain incorrectly sized wires.
The risk: An undersized wire can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-106. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 20, 2026.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.Manufacturer number WAY-106View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed May 23, 2026

I bought my Tiffin Open Trail in Nov. 2025. The vehicle pitched, rolled and swayed so badly it could be hard to control going over a speed bump. I decided to upgrade the suspension. I went to Owl Vans in Austin, Texas on March 9, 2026. I stayed a hotel while the work was performed. I received a phone call from Owl the night of March 9th, because they found the inside dually tire had been rubbing on the frame underneath the entire time, with tire failure immenint. This is a 12k pound vehicle. I contacted Tiffin who really seemed unconcerned. Owl provided me with a new tire and informed me that they were upfitting many (25) Open Trails by Tiffin and they had found the vehicle too heavy for the stock Mercedes 3500XD suspension. They informed Tiffin of their concerns. Because I upgraded the suspension significantly it resolved my issue. HOWEVER, I contacted friends who had recently purchased an Open Trail with stock suspension and shared my findings and concern. They had their Open Trail inspected and ALSO found the leaf springs flat and the rear tire rubbing with imminent failure expected. I spent $12k making my vehicle SAFE. If the tire would have blown at 70 mph, losing control of a 12k pound vehicle would have been catastrophic, not only me but anyone else near me. I travel extensively in my Open Trai and so do others.

NHTSA ID
11739729
Incident
Mar 9, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

WSB-14

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2025 and 2026 Open Trail Motorhomes need to have the 51 volt charging system upgraded in order to extend the battery life for using the motorhome while not connected to an electrical charging system (boondocking).

WSB-13

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2025 and 2026 Open Trail Motorhomes need to have the 12 volt charging system upgraded in order to extend the battery life for using the motorhome while not connected to an electrical charging system (boondocking).

WSB-12

STRUCTURE:BODY

Tiffin Motorhomes issued a technical service bulletin to inspect the roof rack for proper sealant on all 2025 and 2026 Open Trail Motorhomes.

MCD-016

STRUCTURE:BODY

Instructions on how to add additional support on the Open Trail Roof Rack to reduce wind noise at highway speeds.

WSB-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tiffin Motorhomes issued a technical service bulletin for Open Trail Motorhomes with a 51V battery system and a hydronic heating system. It was found that operating the hydronic heating system on the diesel burner would cause a temporary overload of the electrical system which would shut down. To solve this issue, 2 new DC-DC converters are being installed.

WSB-08

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

Tiffin issued a technical service bulletin to update the software for the battery management system in the Open Trail Motorhome due to a software update by Lithionics to change the secondary alternator charging threshold from 800 to 1200 RPMs.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Tiffin Open Trail by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027020—
2026Viewing140—
2025010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.