Sundowner Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V301000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V301000 by Sundowner Trailers, Inc.. Includes 7 affected units, ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V301000
Manufacturer: Sundowner Trailers, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2005-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: Electric/hydraulic brake system
Component: Service Brakes, Electric
Potentially Affected Units: 7

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z23r.5udk_7wg4
NHTSA ID: 05V301000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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