1999 Hitchhiker Discovery Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Hitchhiker Discovery, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Hitchhiker Discovery
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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Switch (exterior lighting)
Vehicle description: certain fifth wheel recreational trailers fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108 "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the tail lights are not mounted perpendicular to the vehicle centerline, as required by the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will install a molded modular piece between the body of the vehicle and the tail light assembly to bring the lens perpendicular to the vehicle centerline. Owner notification is expected to begin october 12,…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Hitchhiker Discovery have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving all 4 tires shredded. The vehicles axle beams were also replaced. *ph *nlm *cb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2003 · Tires
Compare Hitchhiker Discovery model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hitchhiker Discovery model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Hitchhiker Discovery | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Hitchhiker Discovery | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Hitchhiker Discovery | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Hitchhiker Discovery | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Hitchhiker Discovery | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Hitchhiker Discovery | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1999 Hitchhiker Discovery
How do I know if my 1999 Hitchhiker Discovery 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Hitchhiker Discovery; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 01V308000).
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
- Champagne Edition0 complaints
- Discover America0 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.