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2004 Little Guy Rascal Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Little Guy Rascal with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire, 10 injuries and 95 deaths. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2004 for the trailer hitches.

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#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
10
Deaths
95

Most common 2004 Little Guy Rascal problems

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2004 Little Guy Rascal recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Trailer hitches

04V35100013 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain mini trailers have inadequate welds to the tongue and frame assembly. This could cause separation of the tongue assembly from the frame.
The risk
This condition could cause instability and possible loss of control of the trailer, which could result in a crash.
The fix
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.

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1 complaints about the 2004 Little Guy Rascal

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainFire10 injuries95 deaths

I was shooting the engine with my m16 when it blew up. Why did this happen

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 10124526

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Questions about the 2004 Little Guy Rascal

Does the 2004 Little Guy Rascal have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Little Guy Rascal: trailer hitches (July 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Little Guy Rascal?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many complaints has the 2004 Little Guy Rascal had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 7, 2005 and the latest on June 7, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 10 injuries and 95 deaths.

What should I do if my 2004 Little Guy Rascal has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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