Tail lights: switchRecall 01V-308 · 1998–2002 Hitchhiker Discovery

NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 01V-308 covers 717 1998–2002 Hitchhiker Discovery for a tail lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7171 model

ReportedOct 9, 2001Owners notified Oct 12, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V308000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108 "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT MOUNTED PERPENDICULAR TO THE VEHICLE CENTERLINE, AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MOLDED MODULAR PIECE BETWEEN THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO BRING THE LENS PERPENDICULAR TO THE VEHICLE CENTERLINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 12, 2001. 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 NU WA AT 1-800-835-0676.

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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Hitchhiker Discovery1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Built from June 1, 1997 to August 31, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.