- The problem
- Certain recreational, cargo, and horse trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Sundowner will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or sundowner at 1-800-654-3879.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Sundowner Cargo Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2000 Sundowner Cargo with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 0 and the 2001 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Cargo year, for its age
#366 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Sundowner Cargo problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Sundowner Cargo 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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2 complaints about the 2000 Sundowner Cargo
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 sundowner valuelite trailer (na). While the vehicle was being serviced, the dealer noticed that the frame was corroded. The dealer repaired the vehicle at that time but the failure occurred gagain. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was approximately 50,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 sundowner cargo value lite trailer. The contact inspected her horse trailer and noticed that it was deteriorating; the steel part of the trailer had rusted. The trailer had no recalls for that failure.
Sundowner Cargo: every year compared
All Cargo years2000 Sundowner Cargo vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Sundowner Cargo | 2 | 1 | D | |
| 2000 Sundowner Sunlite LQ | 4 | 1 | C | 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 2000 Sundowner Cargo
Does the 2000 Sundowner Cargo have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Sundowner Cargo: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). 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 2000 Sundowner Cargo?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2).
How many complaints has the 2000 Sundowner Cargo had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 30, 2010 and the latest on October 20, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Sundowner Cargo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Sundowner Cargo 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.
What should I do if my 2000 Sundowner Cargo 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