1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser.
Built on
- Spartan Motors Chassis Diamond Series (Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown)): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Spartan Motors Chassis for the 1996 Diamond Series
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
Trailer Hitches #98V283000 · 1998 · 322 units
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these welds and, if necessary, reweld the hitch to the frame plate.
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.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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Specs
Specs coming soon. We only publish specs taken from the manufacturer's own brochures and spec sheets.
Other years
FAQ
Does the 1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Gulf Stream for the 1996 Scenic Cruiser. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1996 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is vehicle speed control.