NHTSA recall,
Newmar Freedom Aire (2026)
The water tank heating pad in Newmar Freedom Aire motorhomes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2026 Freedom Aire motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail, which can increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 16 vehicles nationwide.
The issue was reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2026. Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 6, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge.
- You may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Newmar affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Newmar
- Freedom Aire (2026)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Component
- Vehicle equipment defect
- Campaign
- 26V015000
- Vehicles affected
- 16
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 622
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-731-8300
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