2012 Hitchhiker Discover America — Equipment
Published March 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V082000, published March 2, 2012 and initiated March 1, 2012. Recalling firm: Nu Wa Industries, Inc.; 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HITCHHIKER
- Model
- DISCOVER AMERICA
- Manufacturer
- Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 HITCHHIKER DISCOVER AMERICA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V082000 on March 2, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HITCHHIKER. Model: DISCOVER AMERICA.