Vehicle recall 12V082000 · March 1, 2012
2012 Hitchhiker Discover America
Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nu wa industries, Inc. Is recalling certain model year 2012 hitchhiker discover america recreation vehicles, manufactured from October 10, 2011 through January 30, 2012, equipped with electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V082000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2012
- Filed by
- NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hitchhiker Discover America (2012): 2012
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