GULF STREAM YELLOWSTONE 1997: TRAILER HITCHES
Make : GULF STREAM | Model : YELLOWSTONE | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 1995-11-01 - 1996-12-31 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V363000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2000-01-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-12-29 | Date Added to Database: 2000-01-10 |
Manufacturers Involved: Seahawk Recreational Vehicles | ||
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Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 850 | ||
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE TRAILER HITCH CONNECTION FRAME MOUNTS CAN ROTATE FORE AND AFT AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING PULLED. |
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Consequence:
THIS WILL LEAD TO EVENTUAL DESTRUCTION OF THE PIN BOX SUPPORT, WITH EXCESSIVE ROTATION AFFECTING THE DRIVEABILITY OF THE TOW VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEEL T-PLATE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CHANNEL CROSS MEMBER AND ADD ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR STABILIZER BARS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 5, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEAHAWK AT 1-800-289-8787. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |