1998 Gulf Stream Sunsport problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Gulf Stream Sunsport.
Recalls filed by Gulf Stream
Fuel System, Gasoline #01V275000 · 2001 · 272 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. the welds where the liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracketing joins the floor trusses may not be adequate.
Risk: In the event that these welds would fail, the lp gas tank could become dislodged from the motor home possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Fix: This recall has been superceded by recall no. 02v-128.
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
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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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FAQ
Does the 1998 Gulf Stream Sunsport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Gulf Stream for the 1998 Sunsport. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Gulf Stream Sunsport problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.