Sunlite Sunlite

Model Sunlite made by Sunlite got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 9999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - SLIDE-IN CAMPER
83E016000SUNfrom 01/01/1981 to 08/01/1983E (Equipment)38210/19/1983OVSCSUN LITE, INC.10/19/198311/21/1983571126
Defect SummaryStatements required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 126, truck camper loading, were omitted. the center of gravity has been incorrectly calculated and is actually 55 inches from the rear of the camper, rather than 48 inches as reported. the picture showing the proper match of the truck and slide in camper required by the standard was also omitted.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryOwners will be sent a document which will contain all information omitted from previous documentation. also, center of gravity information has been corrected and is shown on new document.
NotesVehicle category: truck camper, slide-in; 7 foot hawk model.system: consumer information and labeling; center of gravity data andinstallation information.consequences of defect: overloading, improper load distribution, and impropertruck camper match-up can result in adverse effects on vehicle handling andbraking and could lead to an accident.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
87E004000SUN LITE, INC.from 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1986E (Equipment)56203/24/1987OVSCSUN LITE, INC.02/12/198702/13/1987571126
Defect SummaryCertification label fails to meet requirements of fmvss 126. owner's manual missing required loading information.
Consequence SummaryWithout certification label showing correct information,it is possible for an overloading condition to exist.
Corrective SummaryFurnish correct certificatio n label and the missing information for the owners manual.
NotesSystem: camper slide in.vehicle category: pickup truck.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
08/12/20032
 The frame on the trailer was bending, causing damage to the trailer, the tires have blown out twice, it was swaying out of control (2000 weekend warrior sunlight). *jb *tc