NHTSA safety recall

Recall 00V028001

Trailer Hitches — Nu Van · reported 8 Mar 2000 · 363 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.

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).

NHTSA campaign
00V028001
Filed by
Nu Van Technology, Inc.
Report received
8 Mar 2000
Owners notified
1 Jun 2000
Potentially affected
363

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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