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1999 Gulf Stream Motorhome Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 20, 2009
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1999 Gulf Stream Motorhome, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Body & structure225.0%
  • Powertrain (other)225.0%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Other / unspecified112.5%
  • Suspension112.5%
  • Tires & wheels112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MOTORHOMES WEIGHT ON REAR AXLE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT WITH MOTORHOME COMPLETELY EMPTY. REAR AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS 9,450 LBS. ACTUAL WEIGHT EMPTY IS 9,530 LBS. WHEN MOTORHOME IS LOADED WITH ITEMS NEEDED FOR A TRIP REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAN REACH APPROXIMATELY 11,300LBS. THIS CONSTANT CONDITION OF BEING OVER WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF SIX TIRES IN THE LAST 33,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRE FAILURES DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE COACH BODY, ELECTICAL, PROPANE SYSTEMS. THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER IT WAS DETERMINED WHAT WAS CAUSING THE TIRE FAILURES. THE MOTORHOME COMPANY HAS TAKEN THE STAND THAT THIS IS NOT A LIABILITY ISSUE FOR THEM AND HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO OFFER ANY SOLUTION TO THE OVER LOAD PROBLEM. IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION THE MOTOR HOME CAN NOT BE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE IT WAS BUILT FOR AND IS NOT SAFE FOR OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ID 10180671 · filed Jan 25, 2007

CHASSIS AND REAR AXLE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT FOR VEHICLE'S WEIGHT LOAD. THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL TO RIGHT OR LEFT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ID 888267 · filed May 15, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MOTORHOMES WEIGHT ON REAR AXLE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT WITH MOTORHOME COMPLETELY EMPTY. REAR AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS 9,450 LBS. ACTUAL WEIGHT EMPTY IS 9,530 LBS. WHEN MOTORHOME IS LOADED WITH ITEMS NEEDED FOR A TRIP REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAN REACH APPROXIMATELY 11,300LBS. THIS CONSTANT CONDITION OF BEING OVER WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF SIX TIRES IN THE LAST 33,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRE FAILURES DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE COACH BODY, ELECTICAL, PROPANE SYSTEMS. THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER IT WAS DETERMINED WHAT WAS CAUSING THE TIRE FAILURES. THE MOTORHOME COMPANY HAS TAKEN THE STAND THAT THIS IS NOT A LIABILITY ISSUE FOR THEM AND HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO OFFER ANY SOLUTION TO THE OVER LOAD PROBLEM. IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION THE MOTOR HOME CAN NOT BE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE IT WAS BUILT FOR AND IS NOT SAFE FOR OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ID 10180671 · filed Jan 25, 2007

CHASSIS AND REAR AXLE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT FOR VEHICLE'S WEIGHT LOAD. THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL TO RIGHT OR LEFT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ID 888267 · filed May 15, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH A FUEL VAPOR LEAKAGES FROM TOP OF FUEL TANK; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A FORD PROBLEM; NOTIFIED FORD, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH A MALFUNCTIONED VALVE. BUT THAT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM; CONTACTED MANUFACTURER GULF STREAM. MESSAGES STATED THAT MANUFACTURER WOULD BE CLOSED UNTIL JAN 3, 2000. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA ON WHO IS RESPONSIBILE FOR REPAIRS. *AK

NHTSA ID 854433 · filed Dec 27, 1999

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

I PURCHASED OUR MOTOR HOME FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN MAY OF 2007 AND WAS UNAWARE OF ANY REFRIGERATOR RECALL, UPON RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE IN DECEMBER 2008; I IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AND TOOK IT TO CAMPERWORLD IN FIFE, WASHINGTON. THERE IT WAS INSPECTED AND DENIED REPAIR BECAUSE THE UNIT HAD ALREADY BEGUN LEAKING AND ACCORDING TO THE CAMPERWORLD REPRESENTATIVE OUR REFRIGERATOR IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. YET, THE RECALL NOTICE SPECIFICALLY MENTIONS LEAKAGE OR STAINING AS A WARNING SIGN. TO OFFER A RECALL ON THE UNIT DUE TO A POTENTIAL LEAK AND THEN TO DECLINE TO MAKE THE REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS LEAKING IS RIDICULOUS. I THEN CALLED THE DOMETIC NUMBER ON THE RECALL NOTICE ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT I MUST PURCHASE A NEW REFRIGERATOR. HOW CAN THAT BE? CONSIDERING THAT DOMETIC CORPORATION IS RECALLING OVER 925,000 UNITS FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM AND THEN TO SAY THAT SINCE THE PROBLEM IS ACTUALLY NOW HAPPENING THAT THE UNIT IS NO LONGER COVERED IS UNBELIEVABLE. *TR UPDATED 02/10/09. *JB

NHTSA ID 10255710 · filed Jan 20, 2009

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

MOTORHOMES WEIGHT ON REAR AXLE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT WITH MOTORHOME COMPLETELY EMPTY. REAR AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS 9,450 LBS. ACTUAL WEIGHT EMPTY IS 9,530 LBS. WHEN MOTORHOME IS LOADED WITH ITEMS NEEDED FOR A TRIP REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAN REACH APPROXIMATELY 11,300LBS. THIS CONSTANT CONDITION OF BEING OVER WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF SIX TIRES IN THE LAST 33,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRE FAILURES DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE COACH BODY, ELECTICAL, PROPANE SYSTEMS. THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER IT WAS DETERMINED WHAT WAS CAUSING THE TIRE FAILURES. THE MOTORHOME COMPANY HAS TAKEN THE STAND THAT THIS IS NOT A LIABILITY ISSUE FOR THEM AND HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO OFFER ANY SOLUTION TO THE OVER LOAD PROBLEM. IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION THE MOTOR HOME CAN NOT BE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE IT WAS BUILT FOR AND IS NOT SAFE FOR OPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ID 10180671 · filed Jan 25, 2007

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE INSIDE RIGHT DUEL TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. *AK *TS *JB

NHTSA ID 10022793 · filed Jul 11, 2003

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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