Nu Wa Discover America 2006
Model Discover America made in 2006 by Nu Wa got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and trailer hitches.
Model 2006
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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. |