NHTSA Recall 01V308000: Switch (exterior lighting)
NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 717 vehicles. It affects 1998–2002 Hitchhiker Discovery.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V308000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | October 9, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 12, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Not provided.
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, 2001. 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 nu wa at 1-800-835-0676.
Notes
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 01V308000
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.