Water tank heating pad may fail
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 26V016000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V016000?
NHTSA recall 26V016000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on January 16, 2026. It addresses: Water tank heating pad may fail. The recall affects approximately 3,045 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V016000 or the manufacturer campaign number 201. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.