NHTSA vehicle safety data
2000 NU WA Snowbird Recalls & Complaints
The 2000 NU WA Snowbird has 2 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 2000 NU WA Snowbird. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2000 NU WA Snowbird owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 NU WA Snowbird, describing incidents dated January 15, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11082001 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NU-WA SNOWBIRD FIFTH WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE STEERING SYSTEM DOES INTERMITTENTLY FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE DRAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT PUT A BUNGEE CORD OVER THE CONTROL ARM AND DISCONNECT…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2000 NU WA Snowbird in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE03-041: FIFTH WHEEL KINPIN BOX FAILURE
Closed November 25, 2003
REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC
NHTSA #07V077000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 5, 2007 · NU WA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 9,457 vehicles
Owners notified October 1, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – May 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, 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
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
NU WA WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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 YOU 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.
NUWA/HITCH PIN
NHTSA #03V440000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 2003 · NUWA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Owners notified October 9, 2003 · Vehicles built January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL EXTENDED HITCH PIN BOXES, CRACKING CAN OCCUR IN THE BOX AREA OF THE HITCH PIN.
Safety consequence
A COMPLETE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER SEPARATING FROM THE TOW VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ALL SIX OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED BY NUWA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2003.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other NU WA Snowbird model years
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