The problem
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 fix
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.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Sundowner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V083000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.