# Newmar Corporation: Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail (26V015000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Subject | Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 26V015000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 622 RSB |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 16 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- 16 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V015000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.