NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 NU WA Champagne Edition Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 NU WA Champagne Edition has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized NU WA dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 NU WA Champagne Edition. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 NU WA Champagne Edition owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 NU WA Champagne Edition, describing incidents dated May 3, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10226752 · Filed
BOUGHT FOUR NEW TIRES FOR MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER IN OCTOBER 2007, ON THE WAY TO MY PALM SPRINGS WINTER RESIDENCE. PURCHASED NEW TIRES IN FLAGSTAFF AZ. DROVE 500 MILES TO PALM SPRINGS. TRAILER SAT FOR SIX MONTHS AT MY PALM SPRINGS HOME; SEASON OVER, SIX MONTHS LATER, DROVE BACK TOWARD COLORADO (MAY…
REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD
NHTSA #10V609000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported December 1, 2010 · NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 292 vehicles
Owners notified January 28, 2011
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #08V359000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 2008 · NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 4,370 vehicles
Owners notified November 13, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – September 30, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
BROKEN WELDS ON PIN BOX
NHTSA #06V452000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported November 30, 2006 · NU WA INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 1,502 vehicles
Owners notified January 31, 2007 · Vehicles built May 1, 2004 – October 1, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A DEMCO GLIDE RIDE PIN BOX, THE WELDS ON THE PIN BOX CAN BREAK.
Safety consequence
BROKEN WELDS CAN RESULT IN THE PIN BOX JAMMING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GLIDE PIN ASSEMBLY WITH ASSEMBLIES MADE WITH A LONGER PIN AND MORE ROBUST WELDS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NUWA AT 1-800-835-0676 OR E-MAIL AT [email protected].
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER
NHTSA #06V314000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2006 · NU WA INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILER'S BRAKING SYSTEM.
Safety consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEXTER WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR NUWA AT 620-431-2088.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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