Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V083000 Reported March 13, 2001

Sundowner/coupler hitch

Q: What is recall 01V083000?

NHTSA recall 01V083000 was issued by Sundowner Trailers, Inc. on March 13, 2001. It addresses: Sundowner/coupler hitch. The recall affects approximately 238 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Sundowner Trailers, Inc. · N/A · 238 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V083000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Sundowner Trailers, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

238

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 13, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 2-horse steel trailers. the weld across the top of the coupler hitch could have caused a weak point in the tongue of the trailer.

Safety Consequence

If the coupler were to fail, it could cause injury or damage to the vehicle occupant and/or the horses.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the trailers and replace the coupler hitch if necessary. owner notification began february 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sundowner at 1-800-654-3879.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Sundowner Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V083000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V083000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V083000?

NHTSA recall 01V083000 was issued by Sundowner Trailers, Inc. on March 13, 2001. It addresses: Sundowner/coupler hitch. The recall affects approximately 238 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sundowner Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V083000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.