NHTSA Recall 08V359000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,370 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Custom Campers Hh II.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V359000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | July 21, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 13, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Nu wa is recalling certain my 2004-2007 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Safety risk
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Nu wa is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or nu wa at 1-620-431-2088.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V359000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Custom Campers Hh II | 2003, 2004 |
| Custom Campers LS | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Custom Campers Snowbird SE | 2003, 2004 |
| Nu WA Champagne Edition | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Nu WA Discover America | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Nu WA Premier | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Nu WA Snowbird Snowvilla | 2004 |
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.