Sundowner Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V483000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V483000 by Sundowner Trailers, Inc.. Includes 4,535 affected units, TRAILER WIRING HARNESS/ELECTRICAL SHORT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Sundowner is recalling 4,535 sunlite living quarter trailers (models 575 gn, 700 gn, 705 gn, 720 gn, 725 gn, 727 gn, 737, 740, 760, 777 gn, cargo gn, stock gn, prostock gn, and stampedesl gn). these trailers may not be equipped with a fuse in line with the wire harness that connects to the tow vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect these trailers and if it is one of the suspected trailers, the dealer will install an in line fuse in the wire harness. the recall began on october 20, 2008. owners may contact sundowner at 1-800-654-3879.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V483000
Manufacturer: Sundowner Trailers, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-09-22T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer wiring harness/electrical short
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,535

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Sundowner is recalling 4,535 sunlite living quarter trailers (models 575 gn, 700 gn, 705 gn, 720 gn, 725 gn, 727 gn, 737, 740, 760, 777 gn, cargo gn, stock gn, prostock gn, and stampedesl gn). these trailers may not be equipped with a fuse in line with the wire harness that connects to the tow vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If an improperly wired tow vehicle is connected to the trailer wiring harness, there is a possibility of electrical short which could cause a fire resulting in proper damage, injury to a consumer and/or livestock.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect these trailers and if it is one of the suspected trailers, the dealer will install an in line fuse in the wire harness. the recall began on october 20, 2008. owners may contact sundowner at 1-800-654-3879.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-mi8c.eusg-kjc6
NHTSA ID: 08V483000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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