NHTSA Recall 13V273000: Equipment
Nu Wa Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2006 Nu WA Champagne Edition.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V273000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 26, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 8, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Nu Wa Industries Inc. (dba Kansas RV Center) is recalling one model year 2006 Hitchhiker Champagne Edition recreational vehicle. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Safety risk
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Nu Wa Industries Inc. will notify the one owner and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with a motor of a different design, free of charge. The notification was mailed to the owner on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Nu Wa at 1-620-431-2088 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Notes
Owners may 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 www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V273000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nu WA Champagne Edition | 2006 |
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.