Sundowner Sunlite Lq 2002

Model Sunlite Lq made in 2002 by Sundowner got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08V483000SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC.from 12/01/2001 to 11/01/2008V (Vehicle)453510/20/2008MFRSUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC.09/22/200809/24/2008
Defect SummarySundowner 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.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
07V111000SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC.from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/2003V (Vehicle)525405/30/2007MFRSUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC.03/19/200703/19/2007
Defect SummaryCertain recreational, cargo, and horse trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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.
Consequence SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummarySundowner will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). 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 you 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 1-800-654-3879.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
05/10/20091
 Dometic refrigerator recall. refrigerator has defect identified in the recall. took in for repairs. said repair was made. refrigerator developed symptoms as stated in the recall. took back to dealer. dealer stated dometic would not stand for the cost of repairs . cost of repairs would be $1,050 or install new refrigerator for $1,400. *tr
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
05/10/20091
 Dometic refrigerator recall. refrigerator has defect identified in the recall. took in for repairs. said repair was made. refrigerator developed symptoms as stated in the recall. took back to dealer. dealer stated dometic would not stand for the cost of repairs . cost of repairs would be $1,050 or install new refrigerator for $1,400. *tr