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NHTSA 03V116📅 Apr 3, 2003

2000–2003 Universal Specialty Eagle recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V116000
Manufacturer recall #
0103
Manufacturer
UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
Vehicles affected
26
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 31, 2003
Built
Mar 1, 2000 – Feb 1, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Usv recall no. 0103. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V116 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V116?

2000–2003 Universal Specialty Eagle. 26 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Universal Specialty dealer to book the free repair.