Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 14V-017 · Hitchhiker vehicles
Nu Wa Industries, Inc. recall 14V-017 covers 264 Hitchhiker vehicles for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Nu Wa Industries Inc. (Nu Wa) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Hitchhiker LS, Discover America and Champagne Edition fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured August 2010 through February 2013, and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
The risk
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Nu Wa will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of March 2014. Owners may contact Nu Wa Industries at 1-620-431-2088 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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 August 1, 2010 to February 28, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Door Locks May Become InoperativeNHTSA