The worst 1997 Nu Wa Snowbird problems
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Recalls 1
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with optional extended hitch pin boxes, cracking can occur in the box area of the hitch pin.
- Risk
- A complete failure could result in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- All six owners have been contacted by nuwa. Owner notification began on october 9, 2003.
Recall number 03V440000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fifth wheel kinpin box failure
This investigation was prompted by an owner whoalleged that his trailer's fifth wheel king pin box had cracked,allowing the trailer to collapse downward onto the bed of his tow vehicle. Nuway reported that they only offered the extended fifth wheel option on six snowbird trailers built between 1997 and 2000.the option was discontinued on the 2001 model.as a result of the agency's investigation into this matter, nuway is conductinga safety recall campaign where they will inspect and repair all six trailers. A copy of the recall is attached.accordingly, this investigation is closed.
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Questions about the 1997 Nu Wa Snowbird
Is the 1997 Nu Wa Snowbird reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Nu Wa Snowbird.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Nu Wa Snowbird?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Nu Wa Snowbird have?
1 recall, covering trailer hitches.
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