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NHTSA Recall 26V015000: Freeze prevention heater (equipment)

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16 vehicles. It affects 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire.

16
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (February 6)
NHTSA campaign26V015000
Manufacturer campaign622 RSB
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › PLUMBING › FREEZE PREVENTION HEATER
Report receivedJanuary 16, 2026
Owner notificationFebruary 6, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V015000

Make and modelModel years
Newmar Freedom Aire2026

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.