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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
08V483000 | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. | from 12/01/2001 to 11/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 4535 | 10/20/2008 | MFR | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. | 09/22/2008 | 09/24/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
07V111000 | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5254 | 05/30/2007 | MFR | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. | 03/19/2007 | 03/19/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Sundowner 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EQUIPMENT | |||
05/10/2009 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
05/10/2009 | 1 | ||
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 |