Nu Wa Champagne Edition 2005
Model Champagne Edition made in 2005 by Nu Wa got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2005
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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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V609000 | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 292 | 01/28/2011 | MFR | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/01/2010 | 12/08/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nu wa is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nu wa is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on january 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or nu wa industries at 800-835-0676. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V314000 | NU WA INDUSTRIES INC. | V (Vehicle) | 6 | ODI | NUWA INDUSTRIES INC. | 08/22/2006 | 08/22/2006 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter axles, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts may strip. insufficient clamp load between caliper and yoke can cause the caliper to disassemble and adversely affect the trailer's braking system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of braking can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dexter will repair these vehicles (please see 06e029). a new larger caliper mounting nut will be installed. for more information you may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164 or nuwa at 620-431-2088. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V452000 | NU WA INDUSTRIES INC. | from 05/01/2004 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 |
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| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 05/03/2008 | 1 | ||
| Bought four new tires for my fifth wheel trailer in october 2007, on the way to my palm springs winter residence. purchased new tires in flagstaff az. drove 500 miles to palm springs. trailer sat for six months at my palm springs home; season over, six months later, drove back toward colorado (may, 2008). on may 3, 2008, left rear tire blew out. tires had 1,000 miles wear on them. sidewall gave way after tread separated. *tr | |||