Tiffin is recalling certain 2018-2022 Wayfarer RVs because the rear water tank's mounting bolts could pull through, causing the tank to drop onto the exhaust pipe. This could affect vehicle stability and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Tiffin for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80117-tiffin-wayfarer-2020-recall-tank-falling-risk-increases-crash-risk.
“Tiffin Wayfarer 2020 Recall: Tank Falling Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80117-tiffin-wayfarer-2020-recall-tank-falling-risk-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V753000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V753000).
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalled 2018-2022 Wayfarer recreational vehicles because a holding tank may fall onto the exhaust pipe, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on September 28, 2021. Owners should contact Tiffin customer services at 1-256-356-8661.
How to tell if you have it
Tiffin Wayfarer, 2018-2022
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace damaged holding pans as necessary. Metal straps and a washer plate will be installed free of charge. Owners may contact Tiffin customer services at 1-256-356-8661.
The hazard
The rear-center holding tank water pan bolts may pull through the lip of the pan, allowing the tank to drop down onto the exhaust pipe. This can affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. has 77 other recalls on record since December 29, 2009. Other recent recalls include a fuel leak fire risk for the Tiffin Phaeton (October 8, 2026), an LP tank fire risk for the Tiffin Wayfarer (August 31, 2026), and an overheated circuit board fire risk for the Tiffin Open Trail (June 29, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a fuel tank recall for the Ford F-150 (September 9, 2026), a water tank detachment recall for the Forest River XLR Toy Hauler (October 24, 2025), and an underbelly detachment recall for the Keystone Montana RV (April 2, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Tiffin Wayfarer RV was manufactured between 2018 and 2022. The recall covers vehicles with the specific water tank mounting issue.
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 free repair at a dealer.
Get Repair Kit
Dealers will inspect and replace damaged holding pans if needed, and install metal straps and washer plates.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace any damaged holding pans. In addition, metal straps and a washer plate will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer services at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-102.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 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 21V753000 — Tiffin Wayfarer 2020 Recall: Tank Falling Risk Increases Crash Risk
Hello,
I own a Tiffin Wayfarer 2020 Recall: Tank Falling Risk Increases Crash Risk that is covered by recall 21V753000 from Tiffin.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace any damaged holding pans. In addition, metal straps and a washer plate will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer services at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-102.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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