Nu Van Recall 00V028001: Trailer Hitches
NHTSA recall 00V028001 · announced March 8, 2000 · filed by Nu Van Technology, Inc. · 363 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
LOSS OF THE TRAILER INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OR A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.