The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V650000·Announced 2022-08-29

Tiffin Wayfarer Motorhomes Recalled for Loose Wheel Lug Nuts

Wayfarer is recalling 2017-2020 Tiffin Wayfarer motorhomes because wheel lug nuts may not have been properly tightened during a previous repair, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel lug nuts) where a loose wheel can detach, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Wayfarer is recalling certain 2017-2020 Tiffin Wayfarer motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where wheel lug nuts may not have been properly tightened during the repair for a previous recall (number 21V-514). This issue can cause the wheels to come loose.

A loose wheel can detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2017 through 2020 model year Tiffin Wayfarer motorhomes.

Dealers will check the lug nuts and tighten them to specification if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Wayfarer customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Wayfarer's number for this recall is WAY-104.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN WAYFARER
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Wayfarer
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
9

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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