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Winnebago View Recall 26V016: Water Tank Heater Pad Can Fail and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 26V016, reported January 16, 2026, 3,045 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The water tank heating pad in certain motorhomes may experience high electrical resistance and fail. This failure can increase the risk of a fire.

Owners should contact an authorized dealer to have a new water tank heating pad installed. The replacement is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2026. You can also contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V016Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:FREEZE PREVENTION HEATER
Problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Spirit, Minnie Winnie, Travato, View, Navion, and 2026-2027 Sunflyer, 2021-2026 Commercial vehicle, and 2023-2026 425 Commercial shell motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.
Risk
A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 201.

Affected vehicles

Winnebago 425 Commercial Shell2023202420252026
Winnebago Commercial Vehicle202120222023202420252026
Winnebago Minnie Winnie202420252026
Winnebago Navion202420252026
Winnebago Spirit202420252026
Winnebago Sunflyer20262027
Winnebago Travato202420252026
Winnebago View202420252026