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1996 GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER Recall - Campaign #98V283000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER RECALL - #98V283000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES

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.

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Vehicle 1996 GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER
Manufacturer GULF STREAM COACH INC.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 11/10/1998
Influenced by GULF STREAM COACH INC.
Owners Notified on 10/30/1998
# Affected 322
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES
 
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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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).
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