2006 NU WA Champagne Edition recalls and problems
The 2006 NU WA Champagne Edition has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any NU WA dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 NU WA Champagne Edition vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 NU WA Champagne Edition recalls
Recall 13V-273: Equipment
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 10V-609: Equipment
Problem: Nu wa is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Nu wa is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on january 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or nu wa industries at 800-835-0676.
Recall 08V-359: Equipment
Problem: Nu wa is recalling certain my 2004-2007 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Nu wa is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or nu wa at 1-620-431-2088.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 NU WA Champagne Edition have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 NU WA Champagne Edition: 13V-273 (equipment), 10V-609 (equipment), 08V-359 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are NU WA recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized NU WA dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.