NHTSA Recall 05V301000: Service brakes, electric
SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 2005 Sundowner Sunlite.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V301000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC |
| Report received | June 27, 2005 |
| Owner notification | July 18, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V301000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Sundowner Sunlite | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.