Recall
Gulf Stream Sunsport — 02V128000
NHTSA ID
02V128000
Make
Gulf Stream
Model
Sunsport
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2002-05-03
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
251
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE WELDS WHERE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKETING JOINS THE FLOOR TRUSSES MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
GULF STREAM HAS DEVELOPED A REPAIR KIT CONSISTING OF STEEL BRACKETS AND MECHANICAL FASTENERS THAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS CAN ALSO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IF THEY SO DESIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 219-773-7761.