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SevereNHTSA·10V609000·Announced 2010-12-01

NU WA Fifth Wheel Trailers Recalled for Refrigerator Fire Risk

NU WA is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers because the refrigerator's safety shut-off system may not prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to a hydrogen gas leak, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage report criterion under the rubric for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

NU WA Industries, Inc. is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The affected models include the NU WA Champagne Edition (2003-2011), Discover America (2008-2011), Premier (2006), and Custom Campers LS (2008).

The recall addresses a defect in the refrigerators' safety mechanisms. These units contain a sensing algorithm or thermal switch designed to shut off power when high temperatures are detected, specifically to prevent fires caused by potential hydrogen gas leaks. However, the response times of these devices are not sufficient to stop power in time to prevent a fire.

Owners will be instructed to contact Norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. The safety recall began in January 2011. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or NU WA Industries at 800-835-0676. For additional information, owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NU WA, CUSTOM CAMPERS CHAMPAGNE EDITION, DISCOVER AMERICA, LS, PREMIER
Brand
NU WA
Manufacturer
NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
292

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • CHAMPAGNE EDITION
  • DISCOVER AMERICA
  • LS
  • PREMIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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