1994-1995 Sundowner Sportman recall: trailer hitches

Sundowner Trailers reported this safety recall on March 13, 2001. It covers about 238 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 238
reported: Mar 13, 2001
owners notified: Feb 28, 2001

Trailer hitches

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If the coupler were to fail, it could cause injury or damage to the vehicle occupant and/or the horses.
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.

Recall number 01V083000

Affected vehicles

Sundowner Sportman 1994-1995 1994 1995

Questions about recall 01V083000

Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Sundowner Sportman trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 01V083000, reported on March 13, 2001, covers about 238 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V083000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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