Recall 01V083000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1994-1995 SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 238 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V083000 |
| Manufacturer | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS |
| Vehicles Affected | 238 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-HORSE STEEL TRAILERS. THE WELD ACROSS THE TOP OF THE COUPLER HITCH COULD HAVE CAUSED A WEAK POINT IN THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER.
Safety Consequence
IF THE COUPLER WERE TO FAIL, IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT AND/OR THE HORSES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS AND REPLACE THE COUPLER HITCH IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2001. 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 SUNDOWNER AT 1-800-654-3879.
Related Recalls for SUNDOWNER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V483000 | 2003 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE LQ | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4,535 | |
| 08V382000 | 2005 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE LQ | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2,185 | |
| 07V111000 | 2003 SUNDOWNER CARGO | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5,254 | |
| 05V301000 | 2005 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 7 | |
| 98V203000 | 1998 SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 10,000 |