Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V301000 Reported June 27, 2005

Electric/hydraulic brake system

Sundowner Trailers, Inc. · N/A · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V301000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Sundowner Trailers, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
7
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 27, 2005

Defect Summary

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 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Sundowner Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V301000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V301000

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

What is recall 05V301000?

NHTSA recall 05V301000 was issued by Sundowner Trailers, Inc. on June 27, 2005. It addresses: Electric/hydraulic brake system. The recall affects approximately 7 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 05V301000 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.