1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home.

Most common 1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Power Train	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Tires	1
Suspension	1
Equipment	1

What owners report

2009-01-20, Equipment
I PURCHASED OUR MOTOR HOME FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN MAY OF 2007 AND WAS UNAWARE OF ANY REFRIGERATOR RECALL, UPON RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE IN DECEMBER 2008; I IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AND TOOK IT TO CAMPERWORLD IN FIFE, WASHINGTON. THERE IT WAS INSPECTED AND DENIED REPAIR BECAUSE THE UNIT HAD ALREADY BEGUN LEAKING AND ACCORDING TO THE CAMPERWORLD REPRESENTATIVE OUR REFRIGERATOR IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. YET, THE RECALL NOTICE SPECIFICALLY MENTIONS LEAKAGE OR STAINING AS A WARNING SIGN. TO OFFER A RECALL ON THE UNIT DUE TO A POTENTIAL LEAK AND THEN TO DECLINE TO MAKE THE REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS LEAKING IS RIDICULOUS. I THEN CALLED THE DOMETIC NUMBER ON THE RECALL

2007-01-25, Power Train
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 NO

2003-06-10, Tires
WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE INSIDE RIGHT DUEL TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. *AK *TS *JB

2001-05-15, Structure
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

1999-12-27, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH A FUEL VAPOR LEAKAGES FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A FORD PROBLEM; NOTIFIED FORD, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH A MALFUNCTIONED VALVE. BUT THAT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM; CONTACTED MANUFACTURER GULF STREAM. MESSAGES STATED THAT MANUFACTURER WOULD BE CLOSED UNTIL JAN 3, 2000. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA ON WHO IS RESPONSIBILE FOR REPAIRS. *AK

1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home questions

Does the 1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Power Train (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Gulf Stream Motor Home has been fixed?

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