Recall 13V273000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2006-2006 NU WA CHAMPAGNE EDITION
RECALL This recall affects up to 1 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V273000 |
| Manufacturer | Nu Wa Industries, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Nu Wa Industries Inc. (dba Kansas RV Center) is recalling one model year 2006 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition recreational vehicle. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Safety Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Nu Wa Industries Inc. will notify the one owner and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with a motor of a different design, free of charge. The notification was mailed to the owner on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Nu Wa at 1-620-431-2088 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Related Recalls for NU WA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |