Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 03V-440 · 1997–2000 Nu Wa Snowbird
NUWA INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 03V-440 covers 6 1997–2000 Nu Wa Snowbird for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V440000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL EXTENDED HITCH PIN BOXES, CRACKING CAN OCCUR IN THE BOX AREA OF THE HITCH PIN.
The risk
A COMPLETE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER SEPARATING FROM THE TOW VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
ALL SIX OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY NUWA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2003.
CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- FIFTH WHEEL KINPIN BOX FAILURENHTSA