Recalls for 2005 Sundowner Sunlite

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Posted on: 2005-06-28
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.