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2004 Nu Wa Champagne EditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Nu Wa Champagne Edition, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Nu Wa Champagne Edition has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2004 Nu Wa Champagne Edition recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V-609 · Dec 1, 2010 · 292 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-359 · Jul 21, 2008 · 4,370 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-077 · Mar 5, 2007 · 9,457 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-089 · Feb 20, 2004 · 120 vehicles

Risk. THE RUBBER WELL NUTS COULD PULL OUT OF THE PLASTIC SHROUD, CAUSING THE SOLAR PANEL TO LEAVE THE TOP OF THE MOTOR HOME, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A ROAD HAZARD…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nu Wa.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Champagne Edition year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Champagne Edition median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Champagne Edition owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MOBILE DOMETIC NDR1062 REFRIGERATOR FAILED TO COOL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED PRESSURIZED COOLANT LEAKING AT BOILER TUBE AREA. THIS CAN CAUSE A FIRE. UNIT SECURED. UNIT REPAIRED. MANUFACTURER ISSUED SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SELECT REFRIGERATORS FOR THIS REPAIR. MY UNIT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL LIST.…
Complaint 10186464 · Mar 29, 2007

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