NHTSA Campaign 10V448000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC. · Reported Oct 1, 2010 · 230 vehicles affected
What's wrong
NU WA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CUSTOM CAMPERS HH II, AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007, CUSTOM CAMPERS LS TRAVEL TRAILERS, EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT AXLES COMPONENTS. THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MIS-LOCATED WELDS ATTACHING THE AXLE SPINDLE TO THE AXLE TUBE. IF THE WELDS ARE MIS-LOCATED, THE SPINDLE MAY PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY COME OFF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
A SEPARATED TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD STRIKE OTHER VEHICLES AND/OR PEDESTRIANS, RISKING INJURY OR DEATH, AND/OR CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE PROPERTY.
Remedy
NU WA IS WORKING WITH LIPPERT TO INSPECT AND REPLACE IF AN AXLE IS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE ON A VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.'S AXLE SERVICE & WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-870-4900.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU WA | CUSTOM CAMPERS HH II | 2006 | 230 |
| NU WA | CUSTOM CAMPERS LS | 2006 | 230 |
| NU WA | CUSTOM CAMPERS LS | 2007 | 230 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V448000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.