| Make : HITCHHIKER | Model : DISCOVERY | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 19970601 - 20010831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V308000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20011012 | Date Received by ODI: 20011009 | Date Added to Database: 20011009 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NUWA INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 717 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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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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