Trailer hitchesRecall 00V-028 · Nu Van vehicles
NU VAN TECHNOLOGY, INC. recall 00V-028 covers 363 Nu Van vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V028001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AUTO TRANSPORT SEMI-TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH STINGER STEERING AND FONTAINE CUSTOM DUTY FIFTH WHEEL COUPLERS. A TRAILER CAN BECOME UN-COUPLED WITHOUT BEING RELEASED BY THE DRIVER OR OPERATOR.
The risk
LOSS OF THE TRAILER INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OR A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2000.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 NUVAN AT 1-800-487-1734.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.