UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2007

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 31, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS/WORKHORSE

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

NHTSA ID: 07V395000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5

Consequence Summary:

THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148). THEY WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES AT 951-943-7747.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 12, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

NHTSA ID: 07V100000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 18

Consequence Summary:

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES (USV) WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR USV AT 1-951-943-7747.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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