Recall 03V440000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Defect in 1997-2000 NU WA SNOWBIRD
RECALL This recall affects up to 6 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V440000 |
| Manufacturer | NUWA INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL EXTENDED HITCH PIN BOXES, CRACKING CAN OCCUR IN THE BOX AREA OF THE HITCH PIN.
Safety Consequence
A COMPLETE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER SEPARATING FROM THE TOW VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
ALL SIX OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY NUWA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2003.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V273000 | 2006 NU WA CHAMPAGNE EDITION | EQUIPMENT | 1 | |
| 10V419000 | 2003 NU WA PREMIER | EQUIPMENT | 562 | |
| 10V609000 | 2006 NU WA CHAMPAGNE EDITION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 292 | |
| 10V445000 | 2010 NU WA DISCOVERY SERIES | EQUIPMENT | 1 | |
| 10V448000 | 2007 NU WA CUSTOM CAMPERS LS | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 230 | |
| 08V359000 | 2003 NU WA DISCOVER AMERICA | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 4,370 | |
| 07V077000 | 2001 NU WA SNOWBIRD LEGEND | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 9,457 | |
| 06V452000 | 2007 NU WA DISCOVER AMERICA | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | 1,502 | |
| 04V089000 | 2004 NU WA CHAMPAGNE EDITION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 120 | |
| 06V314000 | 2006 NU WA HITCHHIKER CHAMPAGNE EDIT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 |