NHTSA Recall 26V016000: Freeze prevention heater (equipment)
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,045 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Winnebago 425 Commercial Shell.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V016000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 201 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › PLUMBING › FREEZE PREVENTION HEATER |
| Report received | January 16, 2026 |
| Owner notification | March 16, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Spirit, Minnie Winnie, Travato, View, Navion, and 2026-2027 Sunflyer, 2021-2026 Commercial vehicle, and 2023-2026 425 Commercial shell 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 March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 201.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V016000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Winnebago 425 Commercial Shell | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Winnebago Commercial Vehicle | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Winnebago Navion | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Winnebago Spirit | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Winnebago Sunflyer | 2026, 2027 |
| Winnebago Travato | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Winnebago View | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
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.