2026 Tiffin Open Trail problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System 2026-06-29 · campaign 26V412000 · 425 vehicles
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.
Risk: An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2026-05-27 · campaign 26V342000 · 160 vehicles
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."
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring 2025-12-23 · campaign 25V905000 · 18 vehicles
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.
Risk: An undersized wire can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2025-11-19 · campaign 25V799000 · 8 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2026 Open Trail motorhomes. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label may have the incorrect cargo carrying capacity information, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. 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.”
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tiffin will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-105. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 16, 2026.
Service bulletins (9)
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.
Electrical System 2026-07-14 · WSB-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
Electrical System 2026-07-14 · WSB-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
Structure:body 2026-05-19 · WSB-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiffin motorhomes issued a technical service bulletin to inspect the roof rack for proper sealant on all 2025 and 2026 open trail motorhomes.
Structure:body 2026-03-20 · MCD-016 · Other
instructions on how to add additional support on the open trail roof rack to reduce wind noise at highway speeds.
Electrical System 2026-02-20 · WSB-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 s
Engine 2026-01-12 · WSB-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-23 · Wheels“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 th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.