1998 Gulf Stream Friendship problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Gulf Stream Friendship.
Built on
- Spartan Motors Chassis Mountain Master (MM) (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Spartan Motors Chassis for the 1998 Mountain Master (MM)
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Gulf Stream recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Gulf Stream
Steering #06V178000 · 2006 · 39 units
Problem: 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: Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment #07V136000 · 2007 · 38,767 units
Problem: 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: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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 sc
Equipment #10V584000 · 2010 · 1,328 units
Problem: 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 times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
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.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Gulf Stream Friendship have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Gulf Stream for the 1998 Friendship. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Gulf Stream Friendship problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is steering.