| Make : NU-WA | Model : SNOWBIRD | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970101 - 19971231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V440000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031009 | Date Received by ODI: 20031104 | Date Added to Database: 20031105 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NUWA INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NUWA INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL EXTENDED HITCH PIN BOXES, CRACKING CAN OCCUR IN THE BOX AREA OF THE HITCH PIN. |
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Consequence:
A COMPLETE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER SEPARATING FROM THE TOW VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
ALL SIX OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY NUWA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2003. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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