Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Horse/Stock Trailers Equipped With Dexter Predator Electric/Hydraulic Brake Systems And Were Not Factory Equipped With A Storage Battery, The Break-Away System Battery Does Not Have Enough Amp Hours To Maintain Braking For The Required 15 Minutes In Case Of Trailer Break-Away When Using The Electric/Hydraulic Brake System.
Make Of Vehicle
SUNDOWNER
Model Of Vehicle
SUNLITE
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V301000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Electric
Effect Of Defect
If The Trailer Were To Come Loose From The Tow Vehicle, It Is Possible That The Current Break-Away Battery Would Not Be Able To Maintain Breaking Action For The Required 15 Minutes, Which Could Result In A Crash Or Injury/Damage To The Operator And/Or The Horses/Stock.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Battery And Battery Box And Rewire The Trailer Through The Storage Battery. They Will Also Apply A Notice Label On Or By The Battery Location Informing Them That The Break-Away System Is Tied Into The Storage Battery. The Recall Began On July 18, 2005. Owners May Contact Sundowner At 1-800-654-3879, Extension 2149.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sundowner Trailers, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040901
End Of Manufacture
20050430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7
Date Owners Notified
20050718
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Sundowner Trailers, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050627