Recall 10V448000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2006-2007 NU WA CUSTOM CAMPERS LS
RECALL This recall affects up to 230 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V448000 |
| Manufacturer | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 230 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
NU WA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CUSTOM CAMPERS HH II, AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007, CUSTOM CAMPERS LS TRAVEL TRAILERS, EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT AXLES COMPONENTS. THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MIS-LOCATED WELDS ATTACHING THE AXLE SPINDLE TO THE AXLE TUBE. IF THE WELDS ARE MIS-LOCATED, THE SPINDLE MAY PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY COME OFF THE VEHICLE.
Safety Consequence
A SEPARATED TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD STRIKE OTHER VEHICLES AND/OR PEDESTRIANS, RISKING INJURY OR DEATH, AND/OR CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE PROPERTY.
Remedy
NU WA IS WORKING WITH LIPPERT TO INSPECT AND REPLACE IF AN AXLE IS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE ON A VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.'S AXLE SERVICE & WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-870-4900.
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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 | |
| 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 | |
| 03V440000 | 1997 NU WA SNOWBIRD | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | 6 | |
| 04V089000 | 2004 NU WA CHAMPAGNE EDITION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 120 | |
| 06V314000 | 2006 NU WA HITCHHIKER CHAMPAGNE EDIT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 |