The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V514000·Announced 2021-07-07

Wayfarer Recalls 2017-2021 Recreational Vehicles Due to Valve Stem Defect

Wayfarer is recalling 2017-2021 recreational vehicles because valve stem extenders may rub against wheel liners, potentially causing sudden tire pressure loss and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (sudden loss of tire pressure increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Wayfarer is recalling certain 2017-2021 Wayfarer recreational vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the valve stem extender may rub against the wheel liner, causing damage to the valve stem.

A damaged valve stem can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be instructed to remove the wheel liners free of charge. Wayfarer is working to develop a final remedy that allows the liners to be reinstalled. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 16, 2022. Owners may contact Wayfarer customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WAYFARER WAYFARER
Brand
WAYFARER
Manufacturer
Wayfarer
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,861

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WAYFARER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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