COMPLAINT 1 — Iowa Failure ([XXX]) Vehicle: 2026 Tiffin Wayfarer XPW VIN: [XXX] Date of Incident: [XXX] Location: Near [XXX] Mileage: Approximately 10,000–11,000 miles Narrative: While traveling at highway speed on [XXX] near Grinnell, Iowa, the rear wheel and hub assembly of my 2026 Tiffin Wayfarer XPW catastrophically failed. The rear wheels dislodged from the vehicle, disabling it on the highway. The vehicle had approximately 10,000–11,000 miles at the time of failure and was purchased new on [XXX] Emergency roadside repair was required. The vehicle is built on a Mercedes-Benz chassis and is equipped with Alcoa aluminum wheels. There is concern that improper lug hardware, wheel specifications, torque procedures, or re-torque practices may have contributed to the wheel loosening and separation. Repair was performed by Hewitt's Service Center in Iowa. Total repair cost was $5,783.17, including hub, flange, wheel, bearings, seals, tires, and towing. This failure occurred at highway speed on a nearly new vehicle and represents a serious and potentially life-threatening safety defect. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate whether this failure pattern exists in other 2026 Tiffin Wayfarer or similar Mercedes-Benz chassis RVs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wayfarer recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) tank may have been manufactured without the remote shut off and may be loose in the mounting bracket.
- Risk
- LP tanks that cannot be shut off increase the risk of a fire. Additionally a loose LP tank may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a remote shut off and replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-108.
Recall number 26V557000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 beginning August 28, 2026.
Recall number 26V412000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 26V342000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Tiffin Wayfarer 1
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Is the 2026 Tiffin Wayfarer reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Tiffin Wayfarer, fewer than a typical Wayfarer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Tiffin Wayfarer?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2026 Tiffin Wayfarer have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.
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