Nu Wa Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V273000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V273000 by Nu Wa Industries, Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nu wa industries inc. (dba kansas rv center) is recalling one model year 2006 hitchhiker champagne edition recreational vehicle. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Corrective Action

Nu wa industries inc. Will notify the one owner and dometic staff will replace the affected motor with a motor of a different design, free of charge. the notification was mailed to the owner on july 8, 2013. owners may contact nu wa at 1-620-431-2088 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V273000

Manufacturer: Nu Wa Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-06-26T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nu wa industries inc. (dba kansas rv center) is recalling one model year 2006 hitchhiker champagne edition recreational vehicle. due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence Summary: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Nu wa industries inc. Will notify the one owner and dometic staff will replace the affected motor with a motor of a different design, free of charge. the notification was mailed to the owner on july 8, 2013. owners may contact nu wa at 1-620-431-2088 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V273000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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