1999 GULF STREAM MOTORHOME Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1999 GULF STREAM MOTORHOME
2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GULF STREAM MOTORHOME. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Structurebody Complaints
MOTORHOMES WEIGHT ON REAR AXLE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT WITH MOTORHOME COMPLETELY EMPTY. REAR AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS 9,450 LBS. ACTUAL WEIGHT EMPTY IS 9,530 LBS. WHEN MOTORHOME IS LOADED WITH ITEMS NEEDED FOR A TRIP REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAN REACH APPROXIMATELY 11,300LBS. THIS CONSTANT CONDITION OF BEING OVER WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF SIX TIRES IN THE LAST 33,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRE FAILURES DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE COACH BODY, ELECTICAL, PROPANE SYSTEMS. THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER IT WAS DETERMINED WHAT WAS CAUSING THE TIRE FAILURES. THE MOTORHOME COMPANY HAS TAKEN THE STAND THAT THIS IS NOT A LIABILITY ISSUE FOR THEM AND HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO OFFER ANY SOLUTION TO THE OVER LOAD PROBLEM. IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION THE MOTOR HOME CAN NOT BE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE IT WAS BUILT FOR AND IS...
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CHASSIS AND REAR AXLE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT FOR VEHICLE'S WEIGHT LOAD. THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL TO RIGHT OR LEFT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK