Hitchhiker recalls and safety
3 recalls since 2001 · 3 owner complaints since 2003
3
vehicle recalls since 2001
3
vehicle recalls since 2001
Hitchhiker has had 3 vehicle recalls since 2001, covering 984 vehicles as reported. There were no Hitchhiker recalls in 2025. The Hitchhiker Discover America has the most recalls (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
3
Since 2001
Units affected
984
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Hitchhiker vehicle recalls each year since 2001, and the vehicles they covered
Hitchhiker models
4 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover America | 2 | 267 | 0 | - |
| Discovery | 1 | 717 | 3 | - |
| Champagne Edition | 1 | 264 | 0 | - |
| LS | 1 | 264 | 0 | - |
What can go wrong
Hitchhiker recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Hitchhiker recalls by component
- Equipment1 · 3 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 717 units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 264 units
Latest Hitchhiker recalls
The newest of 3. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2014 | Hitchhiker Champagne Edition, Discover America, LS (2011-2013): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 14V017000 | Injury | 264 |
| Mar 1, 2012 | Hitchhiker Discover America (2012): EquipmentNo. 12V082000 | Crash risk | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | Hitchhiker Discovery (1998-2002): Exterior lightingNo. 01V308000 | Other or not stated | 717 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which Hitchhiker models have the most recalls?
The Discover America (2), the Discovery (1) and the Champagne Edition (1) have the most recalls since 2001. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Hitchhiker recall problem?
Equipment: 1 of the 3 Hitchhiker recalls, followed by exterior lighting (1).
What do Hitchhiker owners complain about most?
Equipment, named in 1 of the 3 safety complaints Hitchhiker owners filed since 2003, then power train (1). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Hitchhiker?
No Hitchhiker recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.