Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V116000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V116000 by Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.. Includes 26 affected units, UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began march 31, 2003. 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 universal specialty at 1-909-943-7747.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V116000
Manufacturer: Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-03-26T00:00:00
Subject: Universal specialty/brake system warning indicator
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 26

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0103
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Consequence Summary: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began march 31, 2003. 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 universal specialty at 1-909-943-7747.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sshf~u86z-pnnv
NHTSA ID: 03V116000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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