NHTSA Recall History

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Safety Recalls

Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

6
Total Recalls
79
Vehicles Affected
Potentially
5
Years Reported
0
Do Not Drive
Critical alerts

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. has issued 6 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 5 years (from 2003 to 2011), affecting an estimated 79 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Equipment, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.

Defect Categories

Most-recalled components

The vehicle systems behind most Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. safety recalls.

Equipment 1 recall
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 recall
Recall History

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. recalls by year

Browse 6 recalls across 5 years. Most recent first.

2011 1 recall

Recall 11V530000
Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
V-band clamp assembly/cummins
N/A · 2 affected · Nov 3, 2011

2009 1 recall

Recall 09V263000
Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Overheated brake calipers/bosch/workhorse
N/A · 12 affected · Jul 10, 2009

2007 2 recalls

Recall 07V395000
Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Steering intermediate shafts/workhorse
N/A · 5 affected · Aug 31, 2007
Recall 07V100000
Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Refrigerator/dometic
Equipment · 18 affected · Mar 12, 2007

2006 1 recall

Recall 06V376000
Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Fuel rail damper retainer clip/chevrolet/workhorse
N/A · 16 affected · Sep 25, 2006

2003 1 recall

Recall 03V116000
Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Universal specialty/brake system warning indicator
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 26 affected · Mar 26, 2003

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Recall FAQ

Common questions about Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.

How many recalls has Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. issued?

Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. has issued 6 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 79 vehicles since 2003. The most recent recall was reported 2011-11-03.

How do I check if my Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Are Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.

Which Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. are: Equipment (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Where does this Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. recall data come from?

All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc..