Recalls for 2004 Nu Wa Snowvilla

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2004-03-04
Description
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with polar mach and polar cub air conditioners, the solar panel rubber well nuts could fracture the plastic shroud in the immediate area of the attachment hole.  

Consequence
The rubber well nuts could pull out of the plastic shroud, causing the solar panel to leave the top of the motor home, and increasing the risk of a road hazard or a crash.  

Corrective Action
Airxcel will reinforce the solar panels with metal mounting brackets free of charge.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact airxcel at 719-676-2326 or nuwa at 1-800-835-0676.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-09-21
Description
Nu wa is recalling certain model year 2000-2010 recreational trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.  The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Consequence
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.  

Corrective Action
Nu wa is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit.  The safety recall began on january 28, 2011.  Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

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 http://www.safercar.gov .