Defect Description For Recall
Nu Wa Industries, Inc. Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America Recreation Vehicles, Manufactured From October 10, 2011 Through January 30, 2012, Equipped With Electric/Hydraulic (E/H) Brake Actuator Pumps. Some Of These Pumps May Not Have Been Properly Heat Treated. This Condition Can Cause Premature Wear Of Some Critical Components In These Pumps Which Can Render The Unit Inoperable.
Make Of Vehicle
HITCHHIKER
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVER AMERICA
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V082000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The E/H Brake Actuator Provides Braking Power To The Trailer Brakes. Failure Of The Actuator Can Result In The Loss Of Braking Effort By The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Nu Wa Will Notify Owners, And Dexter Axle Company Will Replace Actuators, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 7, 2012. Owners May Contact Nu Wa Industries At 1-800-835-0676.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111010
End Of Manufacture
20120130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3
Date Owners Notified
20120307
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120301