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2018 Tiffin Wayfarer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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 Nov 11, 2022
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 Aug 29, 2022
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Tiffin Wayfarer, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and fuel system categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 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

  • Brakes120.0%
  • Driver assistance120.0%
  • Fuel system120.0%
  • Other / unspecified120.0%
  • Powertrain (other)120.0%

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

3 campaigns cover this model year

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
22V650000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Aug 29, 2022
9 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A loose wheel can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
WayfarerManufacturer number WAY-104View on NHTSA.gov
21V753000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:STORAGE TANK

Sep 28, 2021
2,461 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability, and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.Manufacturer number WAY-102View on NHTSA.gov
21V610000

TRAILER HITCHES

Aug 5, 2021
3,170 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.Manufacturer number WAY-101View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Fuel systemOther / unspecified
Filed Nov 11, 2022

Discovered diesel fuel leaking in area of Onan generator. Attempted to find fuel shutoff, but none existed, so I kinked fuel line and used zip tie to stop Diesel from leaking. Next, I removed air filter housing, in order to find cause of leak, and found fuel leaking from return fuel line at y connection. The fuel line leaking, was leaking at a connection of where the hose connected to a y junction, and the barb, at the junction was too large for the rubber hose, causing the hose to split because causing a fuel leak. Dealership was contacted, in order to determine location of shutoff valve, but was told that the information on the unit couldn’t be given because of liability reasons. Dealership refuses to correct problem, so the following will be done myself. 1. No shutoff valve, was found, so one will be added inline for safety. 2. Re-design of clamp, connection, and stronger fuel hose will be added for durability.

NHTSA ID
11493226
Incident
Sep 1, 2022
BrakesDriver assistancePowertrain (other)
Filed Jan 19, 2021

IN JULY OF 2020 THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SENSOR FAILED CAUSING ABS/CRUISE CONTROL AND RSC TO FAIL. ON JANUARY 18TH, 2021 THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FIALED PROVIDING FAULT CODE C0037. THE ABS/CRUISE CONTROL AND RSC FAILED. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ISSUES AND SPEED ISSUES. NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND IT WAS NOTSET OF BY HIGH WINDS AS REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY NORMAL WEATHER NO RAIN OR WINDS.

NHTSA ID
11388780
Incident
Jan 19, 2021
Mileage
21,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

MCD-009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Stopped using the lights we had been using due to expense. Replaced with these, but these new lights have to be wired in instead of just clicking in. These are the instructions to wire in.

MCD-002

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 LPG line is fastened away from garbage chute and/or the under the counter mounted microwave , so that it does not rub against a metal surface.

MCD-001

EQUIPMENT

Checking of wheel liners for proper securement and verification they are not loose, missing screws, or misaligned.

WSB-02

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Federal Certification Label Correction

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 Wayfarer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027020—
2026120—
2025200—
2024000—
2023100—
2022020—
2021620—
2020530—
2019030—
2018Viewing230—
2017020—

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.