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2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ is body and structure. Its complaint count is close to a typical Sunlite LQ model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Worst area
Body

The worst 2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1

Recalls 2

Electrical system: wiringReported September 22, 2008 · 4,535 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Sundowner is recalling 4,535 sunlite living quarter trailers (models 575 gn, 700 gn, 705 gn, 720 gn, 725 gn, 727 gn, 737, 740, 760, 777 gn, cargo gn, stock gn, prostock gn, and stampedesl gn). These trailers may not be equipped with a fuse in line with the wire harness that connects to the tow vehicle.
Risk
If an improperly wired tow vehicle is connected to the trailer wiring harness, there is a possibility of electrical short which could cause a fire resulting in proper damage, injury to a consumer and/or livestock.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these trailers and if it is one of the suspected trailers, the dealer will install an in line fuse in the wire harness. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact sundowner at 1‑800‑654‑3879.

Recall number 08V483000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 19, 2007 · 5,254 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain recreational, cargo, and horse trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Sundowner will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or sundowner at 1‑800‑654‑3879.

Recall number 07V111000 · Recall details

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What 2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 22, 2010 · Body · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 sundowner valuelite (na) horse trailer. The contact stated the entire undercarriage of the frame had rotted. The dealer advised the factory warranty had expired and would not assist. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. There were no recalls for the failure. There was no mileage tracking on the particular trailer.

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Questions about the 2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ

Is the 2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ, close to a typical Sunlite LQ model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2001 Sundowner Sunlite LQ have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.

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