Newmar Recalls 2026 Freedom Aire Motorhomes for Incorrect Weight Labels
Newmar is recalling 2026 Freedom Aire motorhomes because the Cargo Carrying Capacity label may display an incorrect weight value, potentially allowing the vehicle to be overloaded.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle overload leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2026 Freedom Aire motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label may state an incorrect weight value. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, “Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars.”
Incorrect weight information can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the labels free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 631 RSB.
The recalled product
- Product
- NEWMAR FREEDOM AIRE
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 32
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FREEDOM AIRE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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