Recall 26V324 covers 2,171 2022-2025 Alliance Rv Paradigm and Valor recreational trailers for overheating battery heating pads. Free dealer repair once available.
Alliance Rv is recalling 2,171 2022-2025 Paradigm and Valor recreational trailers because the installed battery heating pad is not appropriate for lithium battery applications. The pad can overheat in the battery compartment and increase fire risk; the Alliance Rv dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The heating pad on affected 2022-2025 Alliance Rv Paradigm and Valor recreational trailers is an external electric pad used near the lithium battery system. Its normal job is to add controlled heat in cold conditions so the battery area stays within an acceptable operating range.
On these trailers, the installed pad was originally designed for holding tanks and freeze protection, not for lithium battery heating. That matters because lithium battery systems have different operating conditions, installation needs, and heat-control requirements. The wrong heating pad application can create excess heat around the battery compartment or affect battery operation.
Owners can see excessive heat near the battery compartment, a burning odor, visible discoloration, deformed components, smoke, charging problems, battery fault indications, or unexpected battery behavior. The condition can also occur without a warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers Paradigm and Valor trailers across the 2022-2025 model years, all tied to the same accessory-battery heating pad.
| 2022 Alliance Rv Paradigm | Accessory battery |
|---|---|
| 2022 Alliance Rv Valor | Accessory battery |
| 2025 Alliance Rv Valor | Accessory battery |
| 2024 Alliance Rv Valor | Accessory battery |
| 2025 Alliance Rv Paradigm | Accessory battery |
| 2024 Alliance Rv Paradigm | Accessory battery |
| 2023 Alliance Rv Paradigm | Accessory battery |
| 2023 Alliance Rv Valor | Accessory battery |
| Units affected | 2,171 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheating heating pad in the battery compartment increases the risk of a fire. Watch for excessive heat near the battery compartment, a burning odor, smoke, visible discoloration or deformation, charging problems, battery fault warnings, or unexpected battery behavior. The condition can also happen without warning. Repair will be free at any franchised Alliance Rv dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2025 Alliance Rv Paradigm or Valor is included in this recall.
- Wait for the Alliance Rv owner letter before you schedule the heating-pad replacement.
- Contact Alliance Rv customer service at 1-574-218-7165 if you need status, and reference recall number 26V324 when you call.
- Schedule the free heating-pad replacement with a franchised Alliance Rv dealer once the repair is open.
- Avoid using the lithium battery heating pad until the dealer replaces it.
What happens at the repair
Once Alliance Rv opens the dealer repair, an Alliance Rv technician will replace the heating pads with pads appropriate for lithium battery applications. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall. Alliance Rv's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the owner notice. To request reimbursement, contact the Alliance Rv Retail Support Team by phone or email and submit the required documentation, including the full VIN, the Alliance Rv recall number, and an original receipt with parts, labor, costs, and taxes broken out.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 20, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 29, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 20, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V324?
Recall 26V324 covers 2,171 2022-2025 Alliance Rv Paradigm and Valor recreational trailers with heating pads that are not appropriate for lithium battery applications. The heating pad can overheat in the battery compartment, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the heating pads for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2025 Alliance Rv Paradigm or Valor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 26V324. If it is, contact an Alliance Rv dealer to schedule the heating-pad replacement. Reference recall number 26V324 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Alliance Rv says dealers will replace the affected heating pads free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 26V324.
What is the safety risk?
The fire risk comes from the heating pad in the battery compartment. Alliance Rv says the pad is not appropriate for lithium battery applications and can overheat. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair and ask the service desk what precautions apply before your appointment.
When will Alliance Rv notify owners?
Alliance Rv listed owner notification letters for May 2026. VINs became searchable for this recall on May 29, 2026. If you bought the trailer used or your address changed, check your VIN instead of waiting for a letter.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V324000 |
|---|---|
| Alliance Rv customer service | 1-574-218-7165 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V324 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V324000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →