Hitchhiker Discovery 1999
Model Discovery made in 1999 by Hitchhiker got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and tires. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V308000 | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/01/1997 to 08/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 717 | 10/12/2001 | OVSC | NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/09/2001 | 10/09/2001 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain fifth wheel recreational trailers fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108 lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the tail lights are not mounted perpendicular to the vehicle centerline, as required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a molded modular piece between the body of the vehicle and the tail light assembly to bring the lens perpendicular to the vehicle centerline. owner notification is expected to begin october 12, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nu wa at 1-800-835-0676. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/31/2003 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| While driving all 4 tires shredded. the vehicles axle beams were also replaced. *ph *nlm *cb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/31/2003 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| While driving all 4 tires shredded. the vehicles axle beams were also replaced. *ph *nlm *cb | |||