The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V273000·Announced 2013-06-26

Nu Wa Hitchhiker Recalled for Power Awning Motor Screw Failure

Nu Wa Industries is recalling one 2006 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition RV because power awning motor screws may shear, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash, but no injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Nu Wa Industries, Inc. (dba Kansas RV Center) is recalling one model year 2006 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition recreational vehicle. The recall addresses a design change in the power awning motor assembly that may cause the motor assembly screws to shear unknowingly.

If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is at rest or in transit. This increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Nu Wa Industries will notify the one owner, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with a motor of a different design free of charge. The notification was mailed to the owner on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Nu Wa at 1-620-431-2088 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
NU WA CHAMPAGNE EDITION
Brand
NU WA
Manufacturer
Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • CHAMPAGNE EDITION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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