| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : SUN VOYAGER | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V283000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981030 | Date Received by ODI: 19981105 | Date Added to Database: 19981110 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GULF STREAM COACH INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 322 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE HITCH TO THE FRAME PLATE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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