- 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
1997 Sundowner Executive Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Sundowner Executive have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1998 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Executive year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Sundowner Executive 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
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No complaints about the 1997 Sundowner Executive yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Sundowner Executive: every year compared
All Executive years1997 Sundowner Executive vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Sundowner Executive | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1997 Sundowner Charter | 1 | 1 | D | 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 1997 Sundowner Executive
Does the 1997 Sundowner Executive have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Sundowner Executive: 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 1997 Sundowner Executive had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Sundowner Executive a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Sundowner Executive 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 1997 Sundowner Executive 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