Gulf Stream Motorhome 1997
Model Motorhome made in 1997 by Gulf Stream got 3 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension, tires.
Model 1997
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||
| 04/15/2000 | |||
| Defective u-bolts on rear axle were loose, causing the axle to bend at the spring rest and tires to travel at an angle. this defect caused excessive wear to both the left and right tires. dealer has agreed to repair the axle at no cost. *ak *ml | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/16/2000 | 19000 | 5 | 11/13/1997 |
| The inside tandem tires failed, and blew out while driving. the owner checked the tire inflation and weight of the motorhome loaded and unloaded. the owner had (3) different tire manufactures and brands of tires. this motorhome had propane lines inside the wheel weld. he was told by gulfstream to use a bigger tire. *ts *jb | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 21600 | 1 | 06/15/2004 |
| 1997 gulfstream conquest 28' motorhome. 6/29/06, had all 6 tires inspected by dealer in anchorage, ak. verified correct tire pressure. drove appox. 400 miles, heard loud bang, no warning, no vibration. complete tire tread separation from firestone steeltex radial r4s lt225/75r16 inside rt rear dual. replaced with spare of unfortunately same manufacture/size. mileage on failed tire: 21,600. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | WASILLA | 99654 | SIMMONS RV |