Recall 98V283000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1996-1998 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
RECALL This recall affects up to 322 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V283000 |
| Manufacturer | GULF STREAM COACH INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 322 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 24V067000 | 2024 GULF STREAM TRAIL BOSS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 17 | |
| 23V742000 | 2024 GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 90 | |
| 23V231000 | 2023 GULF STREAM CONQUEST | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK | 557 | |
| 21V343000 | 2021 GULF STREAM VINTAGE CRUISER | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 246 | |
| 20V531000 | 2020 GULF STREAM ENLIGHTEN | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR | 32 | |
| 20V532000 | 2021 GULF STREAM ENLIGHTEN | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR | 90 | |
| 20V402000 | 2021 GULF STREAM SUPER-LITE | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 22 | |
| 19V783000 | 2020 GULF STREAM TRAILMASTER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS | 205 | |
| 19V560000 | 2017 GULF STREAM SERRO SCOTTY | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 13 |