Tiffin 2020 Bus Recall: Wipers May Fail in Rain, Risk of Crash
Tiffin is recalling 2019-2020 buses for wiper control module wiring issues that could cause wipers to stop working in rain, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Tiffin for free inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The wipers may stop working during inclement weather, causing limited visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Tiffin is recalling certain 2019-2020 bus models because the windshield wipers may stop working during rain due to faulty wiring in the control module. This could lead to reduced visibility and a higher risk of crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80112-tiffin-2020-bus-recall-wipers-may-fail-in-rain-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80112-tiffin-2020-bus-recall-wipers-may-fail-in-rain-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V433000
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“Tiffin 2020 Bus Recall: Wipers May Fail in Rain, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80112-tiffin-2020-bus-recall-wipers-may-fail-in-rain-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V433000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V433000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wipers may stop working during inclement weather because the control module has improper wiring. This can cause limited visibility, making it harder to see other vehicles and road hazards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2020 Tiffin Bus and 2018-2020 Zephyr motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in rainy conditions are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019-2020 Tiffin Bus or 2018-2020 Zephyr motorhomes. The recall started August 13, 2020, and Tiffin will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Tiffin Customer Service
Call 1-256-356-8661 to schedule a free inspection of the wiper control module.
What NHTSA says to do
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the control module, correcting the wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 16 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Tiffin
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tiffin to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V433000 — Tiffin 2020 Bus Recall: Wipers May Fail in Rain, Risk of Crash Hello, I own a Tiffin 2020 Bus Recall: Wipers May Fail in Rain, Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 20V433000 from Tiffin. The official recall notice states: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the control module, correcting the wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2020. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V433000 (July 28, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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