NHTSA Recall 00V028001
Filed by NU VAN TECHNOLOGY, INC.. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2000-03-08. An estimated 363 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AUTO TRANSPORT SEMI-TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH STINGER STEERING AND FONTAINE CUSTOM DUTY FIFTH WHEEL COUPLERS. A TRAILER CAN BECOME UN-COUPLED WITHOUT BEING RELEASED BY THE DRIVER OR OPERATOR.
Risk
LOSS OF THE TRAILER INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OR A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2000.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 NUVAN AT 1-800-487-1734.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 this recall
- 1993 Nu Van 109475dblch
- 1994 Nu Van 109475dblch
- 1995 Nu Van 109475dblch
- 1996 Nu Van 109475dblch
- 1997 Nu Van 109475dblch
- 1998 Nu Van 109475dblch
- 1999 Nu Van 109475dblch
- 2000 Nu Van 109475dblch
- 1993 Nu Van Nvc75102
- 1994 Nu Van Nvc75102
- 1995 Nu Van Nvc75102
- 1996 Nu Van Nvc75102
- 1997 Nu Van Nvc75102
- 1998 Nu Van Nvc75102
- 1999 Nu Van Nvc75102
- 2000 Nu Van Nvc75102