- 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.
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Sundowner 710 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Sundowner 710 with NHTSA. Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1998 for the labels. For comparison, the 1997 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 710 year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Sundowner 710 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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1 complaints about the 1998 Sundowner 710
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Horse trailer door failed and swung close banging into the back of consumer's head.*Mr the horse trailer is equipped with hold backs that are supposed to hold the loading doors open. The hold back failed and the door swung closed, banging into the back of the consumer's head. The door is strong and heavy and the door has no padding. The consumer suffered from head, neck and ear problems. The consumer also has an indentation in the back of his head where the door impacted it. The consumer indicated that there are no safety warnings or added safety features in case of hold back failure.
Sundowner 710: every year compared
All 710 years1998 Sundowner 710 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Sundowner 710 | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 1998 Sundowner Showman | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Sundowner 710
Does the 1998 Sundowner 710 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Sundowner 710: labels (September 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Sundowner 710 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 20, 2004 and the latest on August 20, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Sundowner 710 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Sundowner 710 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Sundowner 710 years have the most complaints?
1996 (1), 1998 (1). See every Sundowner 710 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Sundowner 710 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