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2000 Nu Wa SnowbirdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Nu Wa Snowbird, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 29, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Nu Wa Snowbird has problems

1 complaint 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
Service brakes10
Steering10
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2000 Nu Wa Snowbird 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 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 →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 03V-440 · Nov 4, 2003 · 6 vehicles

Risk. A COMPLETE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER SEPARATING FROM THE TOW VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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

2000 vs. every other Snowbird 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 Snowbird median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Nu Wa Snowbird, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FIFTH WHEEL KINPIN BOX FAILUREPE03041 · closed Nov 25, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-440
In owners' words

What Snowbird owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NU-WA SNOWBIRD FIFTH WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE STEERING SYSTEM DOES INTERMITTENTLY FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE DRAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT PUT A BUNGEE CORD OVER THE CONTROL ARM AND DISCONNECT…
Complaint 11082001 · Mar 29, 2018

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