Battery Heating Pad May Overheat

Affected vehicles (2)

Component / system

Defect

Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Valor and Paradigm recreational trailers. The heating pad may not be appropriate for lithium battery applications.

Risk / consequence

The heating pad may overheat in the battery compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the heating pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 1-574-218-7165. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Chronology of events

1. Apr 6, 2026

   • April 6, 2026 Alliance RV was contacted by NHTSA regarding a consumer complaint involving a lithium battery heating pad installed on a recreational vehicle.

2. April 2026

   • April 2026 Alliance RV reviewed internal field data and identified a limited number of isolated occurrences involving the heating pads with differing failure modes. Alliance RV was not aware of any fires, injuries, crashes, or fatalities associated with the condition.

3. • May 1-14, 2026 NHTSA requested additional information regarding the application of the Therma Heat heating pads used by Alliance RV. During this process, Alliance RV confirmed that the heating pads utilized were originally designed for holding tank and freeze protection applications and were not specifically approved or intended for lithium battery applications. Alliance RV also received supplier feedback outlining concerns related to application and installation variables associated with use in lithium battery systems.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

May 20, 2026 - Jul 20, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

May 20, 2026 - Jul 20, 2026 Phased Recall

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