1998 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1998 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser. Newest first.
Gulf stream IS recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy
Gulf stream IS working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the recall began on march 23, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) IS present.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Gulf stream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. the recall began on june 28, 2007. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
On certain class a motor homes built on a spartan chassis, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan chassis IS conducting this recall (please see 06v156000) and will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these welds and, if necessary, reweld the hitch to the frame plate.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 621549Gulf stream coach has reported some instances where the welds have cracked on the frame plate where the hitch tube was welded to the frame plate on each side of the frame.
- 612098Subject regarding irregular flasher operation. *Mjs
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