Nu Wa Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V017000 by Nu Wa Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2013 hitchhiker ls, discover america and champagne edition fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured august 2010 through february 2013, and equipped with fastec-brand door locks Includes 264 affected units, Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2013 hitchhiker ls, discover america and champagne edition fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured august 2010 through february 2013, and equipped with fastec-brand door locks

Defect Summary

Nu wa industries inc. (nu wa) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 hitchhiker ls, discover america and champagne edition fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured august 2010 through february 2013, and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Corrective Action

Nu wa will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin by the end of march 2014. owners may contact nu wa industries at 1-620-431-2088 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V017000
Report Received Date: 2014-01-27T00:00:00
Subject: Interior side door lock may become inoperable
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 264

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nu wa industries inc. (nu wa) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 hitchhiker ls, discover america and champagne edition fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured august 2010 through february 2013, and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Consequence Summary: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. a person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Nu wa will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin by the end of march 2014. owners may contact nu wa industries at 1-620-431-2088 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-waiv-ft6z-ujiu
NHTSA ID: 14V017000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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