2002 Universal Specialty Eagle recalls and problems
The 2002 Universal Specialty Eagle has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Universal Specialty dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 Universal Specialty Eagle vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 Universal Specialty Eagle recalls
Recall 09V-263: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Universal specialty is recalling 12 my 2002-2006 eagle class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. The calipers on these brakes may stick when the brakes are applied, which can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag.
Risk: If the brake drag is left undetected,the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions and extended stopping distances, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Recall 07V-100: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recall 03V-116: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Universal Specialty Eagle have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Universal Specialty Eagle: 09V-263 (service brakes, hydraulic), 07V-100 (equipment), 03V-116 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Universal Specialty recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Universal Specialty dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.