NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation - Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail
Published: January 16, 2026Recall ID: 26V015000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 26V015000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V015000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 50.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 622 RSB |
| Potentially affected | 16 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |