Sundowner Sunlite Lq 2007
Model Sunlite Lq made in 2007 by Sundowner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 2007
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 | ||||||||||||||||
08V382000 | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. | from 05/12/2003 to 10/16/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2185 | 08/04/2008 | ODI | SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. | 08/05/2008 | 08/04/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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. |