Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V028001 Reported March 8, 2000

Nuvan/fifth wheel couplers

Q: What is recall 00V028001?

NHTSA recall 00V028001 was issued by Nu Van Technology, Inc. on March 8, 2000. It addresses: Nuvan/fifth wheel couplers. The recall affects approximately 363 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Nu Van Technology, Inc. · N/A · 363 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V028001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nu Van Technology, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

363

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 8, 2000

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Loss of the trailer increases the risk of personal property or a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install safety chains, "danger" and operating instructions for the operators at the coupler and inside of the truck cab.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nu Van Technology, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V028001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V028001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V028001?

NHTSA recall 00V028001 was issued by Nu Van Technology, Inc. on March 8, 2000. It addresses: Nuvan/fifth wheel couplers. The recall affects approximately 363 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nu Van Technology, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V028001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.