1994 SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN Recalls (2)

Campaign:

98V203000 on 09/24/1998

Component:

Equipment:other:labels

Manufactured:

06/30/1989 - 07/30/1998

Affected:

10,000

Defect:

Vehicle description: steel, aluminum and valuelite horse trailers. tire sizes were improperly entered on the certification label. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification."

Consequence:

If complete tire information is not available, underrated tires could be placed on the trailer causing excessive tire wear or, in extreme cases, possible tire blowouts.

Correction:

New certification labels will be mailed to owners of these trailers. if an owner desires, sundowner trailers will install the label for them.

Notes:

Owner notification began september 24, 1998.owners who do not receive the corrected certification label within a reasonable time, should contact sundowner at 1-580-937-4256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

01V083000 on 03/20/2001

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

05/17/1994 - 08/23/1995

Affected:

238

Defect:

Vehicle description: 2-horse steel trailers. the weld across the top of the coupler hitch could have caused a weak point in the tongue of the trailer.

Consequence:

If the coupler were to fail, it could cause injury or damage to the vehicle occupant and/or the horses.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the trailers and replace the coupler hitch if necessary. owner notification began february 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sundowner at 1-800-654-3879.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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