Sundowner recalls and safety
6 recalls since 1998 · 36 owner complaints since 1999
6
vehicle recalls since 1998
6
vehicle recalls since 1998
Sundowner has had 6 vehicle recalls since 1998, covering 22,219 vehicles as reported. There were no Sundowner recalls in 2025. The Sundowner Sunlite LQ has the most recalls (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
6
Since 1998
Units affected
22K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Sundowner vehicle recalls each year since 1998, and the vehicles they covered
Sundowner models
27 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlite LQ | 3 | 12K | 13 | - |
| Sportman | 2 | 10K | 0 | - |
| Valuesport | 1 | 10K | 4 | - |
| Stock | 1 | 5,254 | 3 | - |
| 710 | 1 | 10K | 2 | - |
| Cargo | 1 | 5,254 | 2 | - |
| 720 | 1 | 10K | 1 | - |
| Charter | 1 | 10K | 1 | - |
| Showman | 1 | 10K | 1 | - |
| Sunlite | 1 | 7 | 1 | - |
| 715 | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| 725 | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| C500 | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| C550 | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| C575 | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| Executive | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| Performer | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| Prostock | 1 | 5,254 | 0 | - |
| Rancher Sport | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| S600 | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| S625 | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| S650 | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| ST. Load | 1 | 10K | 0 | - |
| Stampedesl | 1 | 5,254 | 0 | - |
| Value Lite | 0 | 0 | 4 | - |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 27. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Sundowner recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Sundowner recalls by component
- Equipment3 · 17K units
- Electrical system1 · 4,535 units
- Service brakes, electric1 · 7 units
- Trailer hitches1 · 238 units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Sundowner owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Structure19
- Tires9
- Equipment4
- Suspension2
- Power train1
- Trailer hitches1
- Unknown or other1
- Complaints
- 36
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Sundowner recalls
The newest of 6. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2008 | Sundowner Sunlite LQ (2001-2008): Electrical systemNo. 08V483000 | Fire | 4,535 |
| Aug 5, 2008 | Sundowner Sunlite LQ (2003-2007): EquipmentNo. 08V382000 | Fire | 2,185 |
| Mar 19, 2007 | Sundowner Cargo, Prostock, Stampedesl, Stock and 1 more (1997-2003): EquipmentNo. 07V111000 | Fire | 5,254 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | Sundowner Sunlite (2005): Service brakes, electricNo. 05V301000 | Crash risk | 7 |
| Mar 13, 2001 | Sundowner Sportman (1994-1995): Trailer hitchesNo. 01V083000 | Injury | 238 |
| Sep 1, 1998 | Sundowner 710, 715, 720, 725 and 14 more (1989-1998): EquipmentNo. 98V203000 | Other or not stated | 10,000 |
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Questions and answers
Which Sundowner models have the most recalls?
The Sunlite LQ (3), the Sportman (2) and the Valuesport (1) have the most recalls since 1998. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Sundowner recall problem?
Equipment: 3 of the 6 Sundowner recalls, followed by electrical system (1).
What do Sundowner owners complain about most?
Structure, named in 19 of the 36 safety complaints Sundowner owners filed since 1999, then tires (9). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Sundowner?
No Sundowner recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.