NHTSA Complaint #10643823 — 2015 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10643823 |
| Vehicle | 2015 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 160 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TN |
Consumer Description
WE PURCHASED AN OFF THE LOT, NEW 2015 INNSBRUCK BY GULF STREAM ON SEPT. 26 2014. DROVE IT APPROX. 15 MILES AND SET ON DRIVEWAY FOR 11 DAYS. DROVE OFF FROM MI. TO TN. WE SET THE MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK. WE GOT EXACTLY 160 MILES, WITH CRUISE SET AT 65 MPH., AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW, CAUSING THE WHOLE TREAD TO COME OFF OF THE WHEEL, AND FLAPPING EVERYTHING AROUND IT, RUINING THE WHEEL, UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGED,RIPPED OUT INSULATION UNDER THE LIVING ROOM FLOOR, BENT THE METAL AROUND THE WHEEL WELL, BROKE THE PLASTIC FENDER. WATER DAMAGE UNDER SOFA, AS IT WAS POURING RAIN. VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I WAS ASSUMING THAT A BRAND NEW CAMPER WITH NEW TIRES WOULD BE AS SAFE AS YOU COULD GET. FISH TAILING ON A HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH IS NOT SOMETHING ANYONE WOULD WANT TO EXPERIENCE. NOW I AM SCARED TO DEATH THAT THIS BRAND OF TIRE MIGHT NOT BE SAFE, AND I DON'T HAVE EXTRA MONEY TO PURCHASE EXPENSIVE TIRES FOR THIS. THESE TIRES ARE : SUPERCARGO RADIAL TRAILER ST 205/75 R 15 BEWARE!!! *TR