2026 Newmar Freedom Aire recall: Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 120
Report received by NHTSA: April 29, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2026 Freedom Aire motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label may state an incorrect weight value. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, “Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars.”
- The risk
Incorrect weight information can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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
72 earlier NHTSA recalls by Newmar Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 29, 2026 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire recall: Front Chin Spoiler May Detach During Transit
- Feb. 24, 2026 2018-2026 Newmar BAY Star, 2018-2026 Newmar BAY Star Sport recall: Hood Stop Adhesive May Fail
- Feb. 24, 2026 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire recall: Heating System Incorrectly Wired
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 631 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 | 26V273000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 29, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 32 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 631 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