1990-1998 Sundowner 710, Sundowner 715 and others recall: labels

Sundowner Trailers reported this safety recall on September 1, 1998. It covers about 10,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 10,000
reported: Sep 1, 1998
owners notified: Sep 24, 1998

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.
Remedy: New certification labels will be mailed to owners of these trailers. If an owner desires, sundowner trailers will install the label for them.

Recall number 98V203000

Affected vehicles

Sundowner 710 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner 715 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner 720 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner 725 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner C500 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner C550 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner C575 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner Charter 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner Executive 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner Performer 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner Rancher Sport 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner S600 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner S625 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner S650 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner Showman 1990-1997 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Sundowner Sportman 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner ST. Load 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Sundowner Valuesport 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Questions about recall 98V203000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1998 Sundowner 710, Sundowner 715 and others labels?

Yes. Recall 98V203000, reported on September 1, 1998, covers about 10,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V203000?

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

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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