Recall 13V273 covers 1 2006 Nu Wa Champagne Edition RV for shear-prone awning motor screws. Dometic replaces the motor for free.
Nu Wa is recalling a 2006 Champagne Edition recreational vehicle under recall 13V273 because screws in the power awning motor assembly can shear after a design change. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit, increasing injury or crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power awning motor assembly on the 2006 Nu Wa Champagne Edition is the small drive unit that extends and retracts the RV's powered awning. The motor turns the awning hardware, while its mounting screws hold the assembly tight so that force goes into the awning mechanism instead of into the mount itself. Those screws are part of the load path every time the awning is used.
On the recalled RV, a design change in the motor assembly left those screws vulnerable to shearing. Shearing means the screw breaks across its shaft, so the fastener no longer clamps the motor assembly in place. Because the break happens inside the hardware, the motor assembly can lose support without an obvious change on the outside.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can use the awning normally and still have the screws shear without seeing a loose part first.
Who's affected?
| 2006 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If screws in the awning motor assembly shear, the awning can unfurl while parked or in transit. In traffic, that creates a personal-injury risk and increases the risk of a crash. Keep the awning secured and arrange the recall repair before using the vehicle. Repair will be free at any franchised Nu Wa dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006 Nu Wa Champagne Edition is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the awning motor repair is complete.
- Contact Nu Wa at 1-620-431-2088 to schedule the free awning motor replacement that addresses the screw-shear defect behind unexpected awning unfurling.
- Arrange towing or another safe transport method if the vehicle has to be moved before repair.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V273 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Nu Wa's remedy is to have Dometic staff replace the affected power awning motor with a different motor design. The owner notice was mailed on July 8, 2013. Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is performed. Once the repair is available, the motor replacement is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. Ask Nu Wa or Dometic where the replacement will be completed and how the vehicle should be moved for service.
Timeline
| June 26, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V273?
Recall 13V273 covers 1 2006 Nu Wa Champagne Edition recreational vehicle with a power awning motor assembly defect. The motor assembly screws can shear, letting the awning unfurl while parked or in transit. Dometic staff will replace the affected motor for free.
What should I do if my 2006 Nu Wa Champagne Edition is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 13V273. If it is, keep the vehicle parked and contact Nu Wa at 1-620-431-2088 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 to arrange the free awning motor replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V273, Dometic staff will replace the affected awning motor with a different design free of charge.
Is it safe to use the RV before the repair?
No. The remedy instructions told the owner to keep the RV off the road until the repair is performed. If the awning unfurls in transit, it increases the risk of personal injury or a crash.
When was the owner notified about recall 13V273?
Nu Wa mailed the owner notification on July 8, 2013. If you bought the RV after that date, check your VIN and reference recall 13V273 when contacting Nu Wa or Dometic about the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V273000 |
|---|---|
| Nu Wa customer service | 1-620-431-2088 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V273 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V273000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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