2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ recalls and problems

The 2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Sundowner dealer.

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

2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ 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 Sunlite LQ problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Equipment	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,000 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 Sunlite LQ complaints

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

Tires · at 7,000 miles · reported Jan 25, 2017

During a routine highway trip (60+MPH), a relatively new tire (7,000 miles of use), that was properly inflated (90psi), mounted on a loaded horse trailer, disintegrated. The failure caused a momentary loss of control, but the driver regained control and got the vehicle safely onto the shoulder of the road. A passing state patrol officer helped install the spare tire. The trailer's fender was damaged by the failed tire. The trooper offered his opinion that the tire failed due to structural/quality issues, rather than low tire pressure. The tire in question was a carlisle radial trail rh…

Structure · reported Mar 20, 2009

The contact owns a 2000 sundowner sunlite lq. The contact noticed that rust was flaking from the frame/floorboard of the vehicle. She called the technician and was informed that he had to replace 70 vehicles with identical bodies due to this failure. It would cost between $5,000 to $6,0000 to re-weld the frame. The contact is in the process of having her vehicle inspected. The failure and current mileages were not applicable.

Tires · at 500 miles · reported Sep 16, 2008

The contact owns a 2000 sundowner sunlite lq horse trailer. The vehicle has carlisle tires. While driving 60 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out. Prior to the failure, all of the tires in the first set blew out. The contact has maintained the proper amount of air pressure in the tires. Carlisle would like the contact to remove all of the tires from his motor home and forward them, which means he would have to purchase tires again. The tire size and DOT number were unknown. The failure mileage was 500.

Equipment · reported Apr 4, 2008

Dometic has a recall on the rv type 2 door refrigerator model rm2652 that was installed by sundowner trailers mfg. In my sierra 720 / 8010 living quarters horse trailer. This recall is due to a possible fatigue crack in the boiler/gas tube that would potentially become a " torch" if escaping gases got to an ignition source, which also resides at the boiler tube location as this is a combo gas/electric appliance, causing a vehicle fire. Dometic has come up with a work around bandaid, which would, hopefully, shut down the gas flow by installing a sensor near or on the boiler tube to detect the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ: 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 Sunlite LQ?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by equipment (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,000 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.