Vehicle recall 26V015000 · January 16, 2026
2026 Newmar Freedom Aire
The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2026 Freedom Aire motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.
- Consequence
- A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 622 RSB.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 2026
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 622 RSB
- Owner notification
- February 6, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Plumbing › Freeze prevention heater
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Freedom Aire (2026): 2026
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