Sundowner Sunlite Lq 2008

Model Sunlite Lq made in 2008 by Sundowner got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2008

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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
08/20/20100
 Summary:spare tire attached to side of horse trailer exploded while trailer was parked in full sun on hot day (100 degrees). no injuries. damage limited to tire. consequences: trailer operates with 4 identical tires. are they safe? details: tire is a carlisle st 225/75r15, aq15dot, aqhh made in china. there is no mfg date on tires, but they were on new titan 2 horse bumper pull stock trailer 7/08. (note: titan - not a sundowner) spare was unused and underinflated (50 in a psi 65 tire). trailer was usually parked under a tree but was in full sun 8/20/2010 when it blew. old part is available. will replace it but wonder if all 5 tires should be replaced with american made.