Sundowner Recall 01V083000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 01V083000 · announced March 13, 2001 · filed by Sundowner Trailers · 238 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

IF THE COUPLER WERE TO FAIL, IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT AND/OR THE HORSES.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Sundowner Sportman
• 1995 Sundowner Sportman

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.