Plumbing: freeze prevention heaterRecall 26V-015 · 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire
Newmar Corporation recall 26V-015 covers 16 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire for a plumbing: freeze prevention heater problem, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 14, 2025 to December 17, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.