Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 SUNDOWNER C575 Recall - Campaign #98V203000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 SUNDOWNER C575 RECALL - #98V203000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS

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."

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Vehicle 1998 SUNDOWNER C575
Manufacturer SUNDOWNER TRAILERS
Manufactured between 7/1/1989 - 7/31/1998
Recalled on 9/25/1998
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 9/24/1998
# Affected 10,000
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
 
Description 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."
Consequences 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.
Corrective action NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE TRAILERS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, SUNDOWNER TRAILERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT SUNDOWNER AT 1-580-937-4256.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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