Recall 25V554 affects 20 2025 Tiffin GT1 vans for rear bench seat belt buckles that cannot fasten. Repair is free at any franchised Tiffin dealer.
Tiffin is recalling 20 2025 GT1 Touring vans because the rear bench seat belt buckles are too short to fasten. An unbuckled seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash, and Tiffin dealers will replace the rear seat belt buckles free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear bench seat in the 2025 Tiffin GT1 uses a 3 point seat belt to hold a passenger at the shoulder and lap. The buckle is the short fixed side of that belt system, and it must sit high enough for the latch plate to click in and lock.
On affected GT1 vans, Tiffin says the supplier sent the wrong length buckle and production did not catch the size difference. The recalled buckle is 26 1/5 inches long, while the correct replacement buckle is 34 inches long. That shorter buckle leaves the rear bench belt unable to fasten as intended.
The warning sign is direct: the rear bench seat belt cannot be buckled. If a rear passenger tries to fasten the belt and the latch plate will not reach or lock into the buckle, that is the defect Tiffin identified.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Tiffin GT1 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 20 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 7 field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Tiffin GT1 motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt that will not fasten leaves the occupant without proper restraint and increases the risk of injury in a crash. If a buckle is too short to latch, leave that seating position unused and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Tiffin dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Tiffin GT1 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to schedule the free rear-bench seat belt inspection and replacement that fixes buckles that are too short to fasten.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V554 when you call.
- Avoid carrying passengers in the rear bench seat until a Tiffin dealer confirms the seat belt buckles fasten correctly or completes the repair.
- Call Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 with questions about the inspection or replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Tiffin technician inspects the rear bench seat belt buckles and replaces the seat belt if the buckle length prevents normal buckling. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Tiffin used its standard reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid out of pocket for a seat belt repair tied to this recall, keep your paperwork and ask Tiffin customer service or the dealer how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 26, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 24, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 24, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 24, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V554?
Recall 25V554 covers 20 2025 Tiffin GT1 Touring vans with rear bench seat belt buckles that are too short to fasten. A rear seat belt that cannot be buckled increases injury risk in a crash. Tiffin dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Tiffin GT1 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 25V554. If it is, contact a franchised Tiffin dealer to schedule the rear seat belt inspection. The dealer will replace the seat belt as needed, and the recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. Tiffin dealers will inspect the rear bench seat belt and replace it as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V554?
The risk is that a rear bench seat belt cannot be fastened. If a passenger cannot buckle that belt, injury risk increases in a crash. Confirm whether your VIN is included, then schedule the free dealer inspection and replacement as needed.
When did Tiffin mail owner letters for recall 25V554?
Tiffin mailed owner notification letters on October 2, 2025. If you bought the van used or missed the letter, check your VIN and call Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 with recall number TIF-146.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V554000 |
|---|---|
| Tiffin customer service | 1-256-356-8661 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V554 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V554000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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