2000 Sundowner Cargo recalls and problems

The 2000 Sundowner Cargo has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Sundowner dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Sundowner Cargo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Sundowner Cargo recalls

Recall 07V-111: Equipment

Reported Mar 19, 2007 · 5,254 vehicles affected · SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC.

Problem: Certain recreational, cargo, and horse trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Sundowner will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or sundowner at 1-800-654-3879.

2000 Sundowner Cargo problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Sundowner Cargo complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 50,000 miles · reported Oct 20, 2010
The contact owns a 2000 sundowner valuelite trailer (Na). While the vehicle was being serviced, the dealer noticed that the frame was corroded. The dealer repaired the vehicle at that time but the failure occurred gagain. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was approximately 50,000.
Structure · reported Apr 30, 2010
The contact owns a 2000 sundowner cargo value lite trailer. The contact inspected her horse trailer and noticed that it was deteriorating; the steel part of the trailer had rusted. The trailer had no recalls for that failure.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Sundowner Cargo have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Sundowner Cargo: 07V-111 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Sundowner Cargo?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.

Are Sundowner recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Sundowner dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.