Other: labelsRecall 98V-203 · Sundowner vehicles

SUNDOWNER TRAILERS recall 98V-203 covers 10,000 Sundowner vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 1998.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected10,00018 models

ReportedSep 1, 1998Owners notified Sep 24, 1998

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 98V203000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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.

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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

18 models

Vehicles in this recall

Sundowner 7101989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner 7151989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner 7201989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner 7251989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner C5001989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner C5501989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner C5751989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner Charter1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner Executive1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner Performer1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner Rancher Sport1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner S6001989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner S6251989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner S6501989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner Showman1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Sundowner Sportman1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner ST. Load1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Sundowner Valuesport1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Built from July 1, 1989 to July 31, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.