Sundowner Trailers, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Sundowner Trailers, Inc. in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 13, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUNDOWNER/COUPLER HITCH

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.

NHTSA ID: 01V083000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 238

Consequence Summary:

IF THE COUPLER WERE TO FAIL, IT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT AND/OR THE HORSES.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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