NHTSA Recall 00V028001: Trailer hitches
NU VAN TECHNOLOGY, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 363 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nu van 109475DBLCH.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V028001 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | March 8, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 1, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: auto transport semi-trailers equipped with stinger steering and fontaine custom duty fifth wheel couplers. A trailer can become un-coupled without being released by the driver or operator.
Safety risk
Loss of the trailer increases the risk of personal property or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install safety chains, "danger" and operating instructions for the operators at the coupler and inside of the truck cab.
Notes
Owner notification began on june 1, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nuvan at 1-800-487-1734.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V028001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nu van 109475DBLCH | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Nu van NVC75102 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.