- The problem
- On certain horse/stock trailers equipped with dexter predator electric/hydraulic brake systems and were not factory equipped with a storage battery, the break-away system battery does not have enough amp hours to maintain braking for the required 15 minutes in case of trailer break-away when using the electric/hydraulic brake system.
- The risk
- If the trailer were to come loose from the tow vehicle, it is possible that the current break-away battery would not be able to maintain breaking action for the required 15 minutes, which could result in a crash or injury/damage to the operator and/or the horses/stock.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a battery and battery box and rewire the trailer through the storage battery. They will also apply a notice label on or by the battery location informing them that the break-away system is tied into the storage battery. The recall began on july 18, 2005. Owners may contact sundowner at 1-800-654-3879, extension 2149.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Sundowner Sunlite Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Sundowner Sunlite with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2005 for the service brakes, electric.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Sundowner Sunlite problems
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2005 Sundowner Sunlite 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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1 complaints about the 2005 Sundowner Sunlite
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 sundowner sierra (na). The vehicle has trail america, size lt235/85r16 tires (na). While driving 62 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle began to wobble. The vehicle was pulled over and she noticed that the driver side front tire tread separated. The tire was replaced with a spare. One hundred miles later, the passenger side rear tire tread separated. The other two tires had silver wires hanging out of the sidewalls. The contact has the tires if needed. The vehicle was a pull trailer, therefore no additional vehicle information was available. The approximate tire failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 10/30/07 *tr
2005 Sundowner Sunlite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sundowner Sunlite | 1 | 1 | - | |
| 2005 Sundowner Sunlite LQ | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2005 Sundowner Sunlite
Does the 2005 Sundowner Sunlite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Sundowner Sunlite: service brakes, electric (June 2005). 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 2005 Sundowner Sunlite?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Sundowner Sunlite had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 4, 2007 and the latest on October 4, 2007. 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 2005 Sundowner Sunlite 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