NHTSA Recall 06V452000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
NU WA INDUSTRIES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,502 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Custom Campers LS.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V452000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 30, 2006 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with a demco glide ride pin box, the welds on the pin box can break.
Safety risk
Broken welds can result in the pin box jamming.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the glide pin assembly with assemblies made with a longer pin and more robust welds. The recall began on january 31, 2007. Owners may contact nuwa at 1-800-835-0676 or e-mail at safety@nuwa.com.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V452000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Custom Campers LS | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Nu WA Champagne Edition | 2005, 2007 |
| Nu WA Discover America | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Nu WA Hitchhiker Champagne Edit | 2006 |
| Nu WA Premier | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.