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Recall 98V-203: 1989–1998 Sundowner 710, 1989–1998 Sundowner 715 and 16 more

SUNDOWNER TRAILERS recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 1, 1998, covering about 10,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-203
Report date
Sep 1, 1998
Vehicles affected
10,000
Owners notified
Sep 24, 1998

The problem

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."

The 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.

The fix

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

Notes

Owner notification began september 24, 1998.owners who do not receive the corrected certification label within a reasonable time, should contact sundowner at 1-580-937-4256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerSUNDOWNER TRAILERS
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number98V203000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Sundowner 7101989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner 7151989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner 7201989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner 7251989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner C5001989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner C5501989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner C5751989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner Charter1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner Executive1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner Performer1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner Rancher Sport1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner S6001989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner S6251989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner S6501989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner Showman1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997All years
Sundowner Sportman1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner ST. Load1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Sundowner Valuesport1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-203?

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."

How is recall 98V-203 fixed?

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?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.