2013 Hitchhiker Ls | 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2013 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2013 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition | 2011 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2012 Hitchhiker Ls | 2012 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition | 2011 Hitchhiker Ls | 2011 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition — Latches/locks/linkages
Published January 27, 2014 · Recall initiated: January 27, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V017000, published January 27, 2014. Recalling firm: Nu Wa Industries, Inc.; 2013 Hitchhiker Ls | 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2013 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2013 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition | 2011 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2012 Hitchhiker Ls | 2012 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition | 2011 Hitchhiker Ls | 2011 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition — Latches/locks/linkages.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HITCHHIKER
- Model
- LS
- Manufacturer
- Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 HITCHHIKER LS | 2012 HITCHHIKER DISCOVER AMERICA | 2013 HITCHHIKER DISCOVER AMERICA | 2013 HITCHHIKER CHAMPAGNE EDITION | 2011 HITCHHIKER DISCOVER AMERICA | 2012 HITCHHIKER LS | 2012 HITCHHIKER CHAMPAGNE EDITION | 2011 HITCHHIKER LS | 2011 HITCHHIKER CHAMPAGNE EDITION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Hitchhiker Ls | 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2013 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2013 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition | 2011 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2012 Hitchhiker Ls | 2012 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition | 2011 Hitchhiker Ls | 2011 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition — Latches/locks/linkages recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V017000 on January 27, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HITCHHIKER. Model: LS.