2017 Tiffin Wayfarer problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2022-08-29 · campaign 22V650000 · 9 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loose wheel can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Trailer Hitches 2021-08-05 · campaign 21V610000 · 3,170 vehicles
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.
Risk: Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Exterior Lighting 2025-06-09 · MCD-009 · Other
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.
Equipment 2023-10-10 · MCD-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Equipment:other:labels 2021-10-01 · WSB-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
federal certification label correction
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.