UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 26, 2003

(Campaign #: 0103)

UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

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.

NHTSA ID: 03V116000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 26

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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