The defect
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.
The remedy
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 own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Freedom Aire | 2026 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmar Freedom Aire | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
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113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; Newmar Corporation filed 120 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026