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1998 Sun Valley Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 21, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 20, 1999
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Sun Valley Trailer, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, suspension and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%
  • Tires & wheels133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
99V260000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Sep 20, 1999
83 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 6-7 CAR TRAILERS. THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT CORNER LIGHTS AND REAR LIGHTS ARE TOO LOW.
The remedy: DEALERS HAS RAISED THE SUSPENSION SO THE LIGHTS WILL BE UP HIGHER AND BOLTED ON TWO LIGHTS TO THESE TRAILERS.
SUN VALLEY CAR CARRIERS INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 21, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 SUPER DELUXE HAULER ROAD RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TIRE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND SENT THE DEFECTIVE TIRE; THE MANUFACTURER DENIED REPAIR AS THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 9,000.

NHTSA ID
10326793
Incident
Mar 10, 2010
Mileage
9,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 6, 2005

THE TRAILER'S BED FOLDS OUT AND COVERS THE DOOR HANDLE WHEN TRYING TO GET OUT. OWNER IS AWARE THAT THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IN CASE OF A FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER. *NM THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS INSIDE THE CAMPER WITH THE LOWER BED EXTENDED IN WHICH IT COVERED THE LATCH THAT OPENS THE DOOR. (BLOCKED ACCESS TO THE DOOR LATCH) *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10108568
Incident
Jan 3, 2005
Suspension
Filed Apr 1, 2002

REAR AXLE COME OFF FROM SIDE BENEATH VEHICLE WHILE GOING 20MPH. TRAILER WAS TRANSPORTING 7 CARS AT THE TIME. THERE WAS NO WARNING. MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT, AND NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND.*AK

NHTSA ID
8006683
Incident
Jan 20, 2002