NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gulf Stream dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
GULF STREAM/FRAME WELDS
NHTSA #98V283000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported November 5, 1998 · GULF STREAM COACH INC.
Potentially affected: 322 vehicles
Owners notified October 30, 1998
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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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