- The problem
- Vehicle description: 6-7 car trailers. The right and left front corner lights and rear lights are too low.
- The fix
- Dealers has raised the suspension so the lights will be up higher and bolted on two lights to these trailers.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Sun Valley Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Sun Valley Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1999 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Sun Valley Trailer problems
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1998 Sun Valley Trailer recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1998 Sun Valley Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 super deluxe hauler road runner. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out suddenly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the tire was inspected and the contact was informed that the tread had separated. The contact called the manufacturer and sent the defective tire; the manufacturer denied repair as the vehicle was outside the warranty period. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 9,000.
The trailer's bed folds out and covers the door handle when trying to get out. Owner is aware that this could be dangerous in case of a fire. Manufacturer was contacted by owner. *Nm the incident occurred while the consumer was inside the camper with the lower bed extended in which it covered the latch that opens the door. (Blocked access to the door latch) *sc *jb
Rear axle come off from side beneath vehicle while going 20mph. Trailer was transporting 7 cars at the time. There was no warning. Manufacturer sent a representative to inspect, and no problem was found.*Ak
Questions about the 1998 Sun Valley Trailer
Does the 1998 Sun Valley Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Sun Valley Trailer: exterior lighting (September 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Sun Valley Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), suspension (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Sun Valley Trailer had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 1, 2002 and the latest on April 21, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 1998 Sun Valley Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data