Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V203000 Reported September 1, 1998

Sundowner/fmvss 120/part 567

Q: What is recall 98V203000?

NHTSA recall 98V203000 was issued by Sundowner Trailers, Inc. on September 1, 1998. It addresses: Sundowner/fmvss 120/part 567. The recall affects approximately 10,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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. · Equipment · 10,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V203000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Sundowner Trailers, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

10,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 1, 1998

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

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 98V203000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 98V203000

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

What is recall 98V203000?

NHTSA recall 98V203000 was issued by Sundowner Trailers, Inc. on September 1, 1998. It addresses: Sundowner/fmvss 120/part 567. The recall affects approximately 10,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sundowner Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V203000 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.