Hitchhiker Discover America
Model Discover America made by Hitchhiker got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2012
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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| 12V082000 | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 10/10/2011 to 01/30/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 3 | MFR | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/01/2012 | 03/02/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nu wa industries, inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 hitchhiker discover america recreation vehicles, manufactured from october 10, 2011 through january 30, 2012, equipped with electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. this condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nu wa will notify owners, and dexter axle company will replace actuators, free of charge. nu wa has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact nu wa industries at 1-800-835-0676. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||