Recall 01V308000: 1998–2002 Hitchhiker Discovery

Report received

Oct 9, 2001

Manufacturer

Nu wa industries, inc.

Potentially affected

717vehicles

Model years

1998–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Hitchhiker Discovery0 complaints
• 1999 Hitchhiker Discovery1 complaints
• 2000 Hitchhiker Discovery0 complaints
• 2001 Hitchhiker Discovery0 complaints
• 2002 Hitchhiker Discovery0 complaints