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2 new fire related recalls
Posted by:
Chris Bloom, CJBFireConsultant
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Date: January 26, 2026 11:13AM
New list of Fire/Lifesafety Recalls
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January 16, 2026NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V013000
Solar Panel Wiring Missing Over-Current Protection
A wire that is not connected to over-current protection increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V013000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes. The solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without over-current protection.
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January 16, 2026NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V015000
Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail
A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V015000
Manufacturer Newmar Corporation
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16
Summary
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.
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January 16, 2026NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V013000
Solar Panel Wiring Missing Over-Current Protection
A wire that is not connected to over-current protection increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V013000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes. The solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without over-current protection.
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January 16, 2026NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V015000
Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail
A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V015000
Manufacturer Newmar Corporation
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16
Summary
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.
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