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1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall Title: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall Date: 2001-10-09

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 01V308000

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall Manufacturer: NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC.

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 717

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall Overview: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THE TAIL LIGHTS ARE NOT MOUNTED PERPENDICULAR TO THE VEHICLE CENTERLINE, AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MOLDED MODULAR PIECE BETWEEN THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO BRING THE LENS PERPENDICULAR TO THE VEHICLE CENTERLINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 12, 2001. 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 NU WA AT 1-800-835-0676.

1999 HITCHHIKER DISCOVERY Recall Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).