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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 05V301📅 Jun 28, 2005

2005 Sundowner Sunlite recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V301000
Manufacturer
SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC.
Vehicles affected
7
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Owner phone
1-800-654-3879
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 18, 2005
Built
Sep 1, 2004 – Apr 30, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V301 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V301?

2005 Sundowner Sunlite. 7 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Sundowner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-654-3879.