Recall 08V483000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Defect in 2001-2008 SUNDOWNER SUNLITE LQ
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,535 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V483000 |
| Manufacturer | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,535 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SUNDOWNER IS RECALLING 4,535 SUNLITE LIVING QUARTER TRAILERS (MODELS 575 GN, 700 GN, 705 GN, 720 GN, 725 GN, 727 GN, 737, 740, 760, 777 GN, CARGO GN, STOCK GN, PROSTOCK GN, AND STAMPEDESL GN). THESE TRAILERS MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A FUSE IN LINE WITH THE WIRE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS TO THE TOW VEHICLE.
Safety Consequence
IF AN IMPROPERLY WIRED TOW VEHICLE IS CONNECTED TO THE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN PROPER DAMAGE, INJURY TO A CONSUMER AND/OR LIVESTOCK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILERS AND IF IT IS ONE OF THE SUSPECTED TRAILERS, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IN LINE FUSE IN THE WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUNDOWNER AT 1-800-654-3879.
Related Recalls for SUNDOWNER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 01V083000 | 1994 SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN | TRAILER HITCHES | 238 | |
| 98V203000 | 1998 SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 10,000 |