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2005 Sundowner Sunlite recall: service brakes, electric

Sundowner Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 27, 2005. It covers about 7 vehicles.

vehicles affected
7
reported
Jun 27, 2005
owners notified
Jul 18, 2005

Service brakes, electric

What is wrong
On certain horse/stock trailers equipped with dexter predator electric/hydraulic brake systems and were not factory equipped with a storage battery, the break-away system battery does not have enough amp hours to maintain braking for the required 15 minutes in case of trailer break-away when using the electric/hydraulic brake system.
Risk
If the trailer were to come loose from the tow vehicle, it is possible that the current break-away battery would not be able to maintain breaking action for the required 15 minutes, which could result in a crash or injury/damage to the operator and/or the horses/stock.
Remedy
Dealers will install a battery and battery box and rewire the trailer through the storage battery. They will also apply a notice label on or by the battery location informing them that the break-away system is tied into the storage battery. The recall began on july 18, 2005. Owners may contact sundowner at 1‑800‑654‑3879, extension 2149.

Recall number 05V301000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V301000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Sundowner Sunlite service brakes, electric?

Yes. Recall 05V301000, reported on June 27, 2005, covers about 7 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V301000?

Dealers will install a battery and battery box and rewire the trailer through the storage battery. They will also apply a notice label on or by the battery location informing them that the break-away system is tied into the storage battery. The recall began on july 18, 2005. Owners may contact sundowner at 1‑800‑654‑3879, extension 2149.

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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