2026 Newmar Freedom Aire recall: Heating System Incorrectly Wired
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 24, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2026 Freedom Aire motorhomes. The hydronic heating system wiring may be incorrectly connected to constant 12V power, which can cause the hydronic heating system to unintentionally activate.
- The risk
Unintended activation of the hydronic heating system can produce harmful gas, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
32 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire.
- Compared with
Newmar Corporation has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
69 earlier NHTSA recalls by Newmar Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 16, 2026 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire recall: Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail
- June 27, 2025 2016-2024 Newmar King Aire, 2023-2024 Newmar Essex, 2023-2024 Newmar London Aire recall: Baggage Door Skins May Come Loose and Become a Road Hazard (agency record)
- Oct. 23, 2024 Newmar Corporation recall: Damaged Valve May Cause Loss of Tire Pressure (agency record)
- April 29, 2024 Newmar Corporation recall: LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Jan. 17, 2024 Newmar Corporation recall: Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/FMVSS 207 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will repair the wiring, and disconnect the hydronic heating system from constant 12V power, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 626 RSB.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Newmar Freedom Aire 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V107000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 32 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 626 RSB |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record