Nu Wa Recalls 2011-2013 Hitchhiker Trailers Due to Door Lock Defect
Nu Wa Industries is recalling 2011-2013 Hitchhiker fifth wheel trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, trapping occupants inside.
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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential entrapment and injury.
Plain-English summary
Nu Wa Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Hitchhiker LS, Discover America, and Champagne Edition fifth wheel recreational trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between August 2010 and February 2013 and are equipped with Fastec-brand door locks.
The recall is due to a defect where the key may be removed from the lock in a way that jams the deadbolt. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam, potentially locking a person inside the trailer. This could prevent exit without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Nu Wa will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall was 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- HITCHHIKER LS, DISCOVER AMERICA, CHAMPAGNE EDITION
- Brand
- HITCHHIKER
- Manufacturer
- Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Affected units
- 264
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 (3)
- LS
- DISCOVER AMERICA
- CHAMPAGNE EDITION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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