NHTSA recall 01V083000
Trailer hitches
Sundowner Sportman
Reported Mar 13, 2001238 vehicles affectedSUNDOWNER TRAILERSBuilt May 18, 1994 – Aug 24, 1995
The defect
Vehicle description: 2-horse steel trailers. the weld across the top of the coupler hitch could have caused a weak point in the tongue of the trailer.
The risk
If the coupler were to fail, it could cause injury or damage to the vehicle occupant and/or the horses.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the trailers and replace the coupler hitch if necessary. owner notification began february 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sundowner at 1-800-654-3879.