2003 Sundowner Sunlite LQ Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2003 Sundowner Sunlite LQ problems

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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 August 5, 2008 · 2,185 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Sundowner is recalling 2,185 my 2003-2006 sunlite lq horse trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Sundowner is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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 1‑580‑937‑4256.

Recall number 08V382000 · 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

Is the 2003 Sundowner Sunlite LQ reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2003 Sundowner Sunlite LQ.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Sundowner Sunlite LQ?

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How many recalls does the 2003 Sundowner Sunlite LQ have?

3 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.

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