Hitchhiker Champagne Edition, Discover America, LS (2011-2013): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 14V017000 · Jan 27, 2014 · Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
264
vehicles affected
264
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V017000
- Date
- Jan 27, 2014
- Maker
- Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 264
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2011-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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 can happen
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchhiker | Champagne Edition | 2011-2013 |
| Hitchhiker | Discover America | 2011-2013 |
| Hitchhiker | LS | 2011-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V017000?
3 models: Hitchhiker Champagne Edition (2011-2013), Hitchhiker Discover America (2011-2013), Hitchhiker LS (2011-2013), about 264 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V017000?
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.
What can happen?
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
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; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.