Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: 2-Horse Steel Trailers. The Weld Across The Top Of The Coupler Hitch Could Have Caused A Weak Point In The Tongue Of The Trailer.
Make Of Vehicle
SUNDOWNER
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTMAN
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
01V083000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
If The Coupler Were To Fail, It Could Cause Injury Or Damage To The Vehicle Occupant And/Or The Horses.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Trailers And Replace The Coupler Hitch If Necessary. Owner Notification Began February 28, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Sundowner At 1-800-654-3879.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sundowner Trailers
Start Of Manufacture
19940518
End Of Manufacture
19950824
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
238
Date Owners Notified
20010228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Sundowner Trailers, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010313