NHTSA Recall 03V116000: Lamp (service brakes)
UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26 vehicles. It affects 2000–2003 Universal Specialty Eagle.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V116000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 0103 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING › LAMP |
| Report received | March 26, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 03V116000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.