Recall 08V382000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2003-2007 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE LQ
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,185 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V382000 |
| Manufacturer | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,185 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SUNDOWNER IS RECALLING 2,185 MY 2003-2006 SUNLITE LQ HORSE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR 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.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
SUNDOWNER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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 THE OWNER 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 SUNDOWNER AT 1-580-937-4256.
Related Recalls for SUNDOWNER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V483000 | 2003 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE LQ | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4,535 | |
| 07V111000 | 2003 SUNDOWNER CARGO | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5,254 | |
| 05V301000 | 2005 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 7 | |
| 01V083000 | 1994 SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN | TRAILER HITCHES | 238 | |
| 98V203000 | 1998 SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 10,000 |