| Make : SUNDOWNER | Model : SPORTMAN | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940518 - 19950824 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V083000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010228 | Date Received by ODI: 20010313 | Date Added to Database: 20010321 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUNDOWNER TRAILERS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 238 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE COUPLER WERE TO FAIL, IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT AND/OR THE HORSES. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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