Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 98V283000 · announced November 5, 1998 · filed by Gulf Stream Coach Inc. · 322 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE HITCH TO THE FRAME PLATE.

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.