Consumer Complaint Detail
GULF STREAM / GULF STREAM / 1998

0 Injured

0 Death

No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 000086925 | Incident Date: Jan, 02 2000 |
Consumer's City: FOUNTAIN VALLEY | Consumer's State: CA |
Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
Model Name: GULF STREAM | Model Year: 1998 |
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Suspension |
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
Vehicle's VIN#: 4VZDM5790VC | Date added to File: May, 16 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 17 2002 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 31 1999 |
Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The bureau of automotive repair (bar) suggested that i file my compaint to nhtsa. my motorhome, gulf stream on a spartan chassis, has a steering problem - a large turning radius since i brought it new. the maximum front wheel cut angles are 28 degrees for right turn and 26 degrees for left turn instead of 45 degrees according to the manufacturer's specification. if the wheel cut is 28 degrees, the turning radius is 33.7 feet by the inside front wheel instead of 22.4 feet at 45 degrees. right now, it is 11.3 feet larger, that is, more than 50% larger turning radius than the specs. j&l repairs (an authorized gulf stream service shop) and a local alignment shop stated that the problem was the steering gear box. documentation was sent to ed dobbs (director of customer service) of spartan motor requesting resolution of the problem. response from spartan motor is unsatisfactory. would appreciate your assistance. documentation is available. thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). |