SUNDOWNER SPORTMAN 1995: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V083000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUNDOWNER | SPORTMAN | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-02-28 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-03-21 |
Production Dates: 1994-05-18 - 1995-08-24
Manufacturers Involved: Sundowner Trailers, Inc.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 238
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF THE COUPLER WERE TO FAIL, IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT AND/OR THE HORSES.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
