Hitchhiker · United States · High
Hitchhiker Discover America: Equipment
Affects Hitchhiker Discover America · 2012 — about 3 vehicles.
The hazard
THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PROVIDES BRAKING POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFORT BY THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
NU WA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE COMPANY WILL REPLACE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NU WA INDUSTRIES AT 1-800-835-0676.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational