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2018 Tiffin Wayfarer Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Tiffin Wayfarer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Tiffin dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Tiffin Wayfarer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Tiffin Wayfarer owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Tiffin Wayfarer, describing incidents dated January 19, 2021 to September 1, 2022.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11493226 · Filed November 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…
ODI #11388780 · Filed January 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…

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Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts

NHTSA #22V650000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported August 29, 2022 · Wayfarer

Potentially affected: 9 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign WAY-104 · Owners notified August 29, 2022

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.

Safety consequence

A loose wheel can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Holding Tank Could Drop Onto Exhaust Pipe

NHTSA #21V753000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — Plumbing — Potable Water — Storage Tank · NHTSA notice

Reported September 28, 2021 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,461 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tiffin campaign WAY-102 · Owners notified November 29, 2021

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.

Safety consequence

The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability, and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Frame Rail Hitch Extensions May Fail

NHTSA #21V610000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported August 5, 2021 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,170 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Tiffin campaign WAY-101 · Owners notified November 29, 2021

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.

Safety consequence

Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Tiffin Wayfarer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Tiffin Wayfarer.

Fuel System, Diesel; Equipment

ODI #11493226

Incident: September 1, 2022 · Filed: November 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.

Power Train; Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes

ODI #11388780

Incident: January 19, 2021 · Filed: January 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.

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