Hitchhiker recall: Latches/locks/linkages
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 could 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
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
- Hitchhiker Champagne Edition 2011–2013
- Hitchhiker Discover America 2011–2013
- Hitchhiker Ls 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V017000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nu Wa Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 27, 2014
- Owners notified
- Mar 3, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 264
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Aug 1, 2010 to Feb 28, 2013
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hitchhiker recall: Equipment Mar 1, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.