NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Little GUY Rascal Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Little GUY Rascal has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Little GUY dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Little GUY Rascal. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 Little GUY Rascal owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Little GUY Rascal, describing incidents dated May 4, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire, with 10 injuries and 95 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10124526 · Filed
I WAS SHOOTING THE ENGINE WITH MY M16 WHEN IT BLEW UP. WHY DID THIS HAPPEN
LITTLE TRAILER/FRAME WELD
NHTSA #04V351000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported July 16, 2004 · THE LITTLE TRAILER COMPANY
Potentially affected: 13 vehicles
Vehicles built April 28, 2004 – June 1, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN MINI TRAILERS HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS TO THE TONGUE AND FRAME ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE ASSEMBLY FROM THE FRAME.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSTABILITY AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
LITTLE TRAILER WILL EXCHANGE THE TRAILER WITH A NEW TRAILER AND A NEWLY DESIGNED FRAME. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THE LITTLE TRAILER COMPANY AT 574-522-1112.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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