2012 Hitchhiker Discover America Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latches/locks/linkages
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Equipment
Nu wa industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2012 hitchhiker discover america recreation vehicles, manufactured from october 10, 2011 through january 30, 2012, equipped with electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of…
Remedy: Nu wa will notify owners, and dexter axle company will replace actuators, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2012. Owners may contact nu wa industries at 1-800-835-0676.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Hitchhiker Discover America model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hitchhiker Discover America model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Hitchhiker Discover America | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Hitchhiker Discover America | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America
How do I know if my 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Hitchhiker Discover America; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hitchhiker dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V082000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hitchhiker models
- Discovery3 complaints
- Champagne Edition0 complaints
- LS0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.