Gulf Stream 1996–1998 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled November 5, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V283000 · Gulf Stream
Hazard
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE HITCH TO THE FRAME PLATE.
Units
322 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE HITCH TO THE FRAME PLATE.
Product
Gulf Stream SCENIC CRUISER · Gulf Stream SUN VOYAGER
Manufacturer(s)
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →