NHTSA Recall 98V283000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V283000; Date: Nov. 5, 1998
In the event the welds would fail, the hitch and the tow vehicle could be separated from the motor home, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 1997 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 1998 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 1996 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 1997 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 1998 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Gulf Stream Coach Inc.
Affected Units:: 322
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes built on spartan chassis. Welds have cracked on the frame plate where the hitch tube was welded on each side of the frame.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these welds and, if necessary, reweld the hitch to the frame plate.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 30, 1998. 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 gulf stream at 1-800-264-5003. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 1998
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