1993–2000 NU Van 109475DBLCH, 1993–2000 NU Van NVC75102 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AUTO TRANSPORT SEMI-TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH STINGER…
NHTSA campaign 00V028001 · Trailer Hitches · filed Mar 8, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AUTO TRANSPORT SEMI-TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH STINGER STEERING AND FONTAINE CUSTOM DUTY FIFTH WHEEL COUPLERS. A TRAILER CAN BECOME UN-COUPLED WITHOUT BEING RELEASED BY THE DRIVER OR OPERATOR.
The risk
LOSS OF THE TRAILER INCREASES THE RISK OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OR A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SAFETY CHAINS, "DANGER" AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATORS AT THE COUPLER AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2000.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 NUVAN AT 1-800-487-1734.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V028001. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.