NHTSA Campaign 03V330000
TRAILER HITCHES
Issued by GULF STREAM COACH INC. · Reported Sep 3, 2003 · 63 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS, THE DROP DOWN BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE HITCH TO THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSIONS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THAT THESE ANGLE BRACKETS WOULD FAIL, THE HITCH AND THE TOW VEHICLE COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE MOTOR HOME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
GULF STREAM HAS DEVELOPED A REPAIR KIT CONSISTING OF STEEL BRACKETS, SPACERS, AND MECHANICAL FASTENERS. THIS KIT CAN BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU OR TO A REPAIR FACILITY OF YOUR CHOOSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-482-6456, EXT. 3743.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GULF STREAM | SUN VOYAGER | 2002 | 63 |
| GULF STREAM | SUN VOYAGER | 2003 | 63 |
| GULF STREAM | SUNSPORT | 2002 | 63 |
| GULF STREAM | SUNSPORT | 2003 | 63 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V330000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.