Custom Campers Ls 2007
Model Ls made in 2007 by Custom Campers got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and trailer hitches.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 10V419000 | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 562 | ODI | CUSTOM CAMPERS INC. | 09/21/2010 | 09/21/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nu wa is recalling certain model year 2000-2010 recreational trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated receiver could cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nu wa is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V359000 | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/01/2003 to 09/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 4370 | 11/13/2008 | ODI | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/21/2008 | 07/31/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Nu wa is recalling certain my 2004-2007 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nu wa is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or nu wa at 1-620-431-2088. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V452000 | NU WA INDUSTRIES INC. | from 09/01/2004 to 10/01/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1502 | 01/31/2007 | MFR | NUWA INDUSTRIES INC. | 11/30/2006 | 11/30/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with a demco glide ride pin box, the welds on the pin box can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Broken welds can result in the pin box jamming. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the glide pin assembly with assemblies made with a longer pin and more robust welds. the recall began on january 31, 2007. owners may contact nuwa at 1-800-835-0676 or e-mail at safety@nuwa.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 01/23/2007 | 1 | 01/17/2007 | |
| Vehicle is a 5th wheel rv. after towing for approximately 100 miles, a fender had to be trimmed to prevent coming into contact with a wheel.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| Feb. 12, 2009, flat tire. noticed bent spring hangers, tears in frame, broken welds and torn loose gussets on lippert-nuwa hitchhiker ii ls 34.5 iktg 2007, 5th wheel. contacted nuwa for warranty. nuwa contacted lippert. lippert contacted repair shop (cmc, wickenburg, az) repair shop straightened hangers, added 2x2 cross members and gussets. one gusset available for viewing and digital pictures are available. repairs completed under warranty but not totally paid for by lippert. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV | CARSON CITY | 89721 | MCKINNISH CAMPER | 7758837834 |