Universal Specialty Eagle Recall: Exhaust Clamp Failure Risk
Universal Specialty is recalling 2011-2012 Eagle vehicles with Cummins diesel engines due to a defective exhaust clamp that may cause a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (exhaust system failure) that creates a risk of fire and road hazards, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Eagle recreational vehicles manufactured between September 1, 2010, and December 31, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine. The recall involves the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF).
The defect involves a T-bolt within the clamp assembly that can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. If the T-bolt fails, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. This disconnection allows hot exhaust gases to vent before exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion and fire. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Universal Specialty Vehicles is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of this recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY EAGLE
- Brand
- UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY
- Manufacturer
- UNIVERSAL SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- EAGLE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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