Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 8, 2021
Tiffin Wayfarer 2020 Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Crash
Tiffin recalls 2017-2022 Wayfarer motorhomes for potential hitch failure causing crashes. Owners must have hitch inspected and replaced free by dealers.
“Tiffin Wayfarer 2020 Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80116-tiffin-wayfarer-2020-trailer-hitches-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #21V610000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V610000).
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalled 2017-2022 Wayfarer motorhomes due to trailer hitch extension failure risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on May 8, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch and reinforce the frame rail extension free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Tiffin Wayfarer, 2017-2022
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch and reinforce the frame rail extension, free of charge. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 using recall number WAY-101.
The hazard
Continuous stress on the frame rail hitch extensions may cause them to fail, potentially causing the hitch to detach from the motorhome and increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. has 77 other recalls on record since December 29, 2009. Recent recalls include a fuel leak fire risk for the Phaeton (October 8, 2026), an LP tank fire and crash risk for the Wayfarer (August 31, 2026), and an overheated circuit board fire risk for the Open Trail (June 29, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a broken bolts crash risk for the Brinkley RV Model Z (May 22, 2026), a trailer lights and brakes failure for the Jeep Wagoneer S (February 2, 2026), and loose shock bolts crash risks for the Keystone Montana (May 18, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tiffin Wayfarer motorhome was made between 2017 and 2022. The recall covers all models in this range.
Brand
Tiffin
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Tiffin Customer Service
Call 1-256-356-8661 to schedule a hitch inspection and replacement.
Have Dealers Inspect and Replace Hitch
Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch and reinforce the frame rail extension at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch and reinforce the frame rail extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-101.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 7 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Tiffin
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tiffin to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V610000 — Tiffin Wayfarer 2020 Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Crash
Hello,
I own a Tiffin Wayfarer 2020 Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 21V610000 from Tiffin.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch and reinforce the frame rail extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-101.
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.
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.
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