Recall 08V-483: 2001–2008 Sundowner Sunlite LQ

SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Sep 22, 2008, covering about 4,535 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-483
Report date
Sep 22, 2008
Vehicles affected
4,535
Owners notified
Oct 20, 2008

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerSUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC.
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V483000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Sundowner Sunlite LQ2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-483?

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.

How is recall 08V-483 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.