NHTSA Recall 08V483000: Electrical system: wiring
SUNDOWNER TRAILERS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,535 vehicles. It affects 2001–2008 Sundowner Sunlite LQ.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V483000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | September 22, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Sundowner is recalling 4,535 sunlite living quarter trailers (models 575 gn, 700 gn, 705 gn, 720 gn, 725 gn, 727 gn, 737, 740, 760, 777 gn, cargo gn, stock gn, prostock gn, and stampedesl gn). These trailers may not be equipped with a fuse in line with the wire harness that connects to the tow vehicle.
Safety risk
If an improperly wired tow vehicle is connected to the trailer wiring harness, there is a possibility of electrical short which could cause a fire resulting in proper damage, injury to a consumer and/or livestock.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these trailers and if it is one of the suspected trailers, the dealer will install an in line fuse in the wire harness. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact sundowner at 1-800-654-3879.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V483000
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.