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1998 Gulf Stream Sunsport LTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Gulf Stream Sunsport LT, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 30, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Gulf Stream Sunsport LT has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1998 Gulf Stream Sunsport LT recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 01V-275 · Sep 5, 2001 · 272 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Sunsport LT year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sunsport LT median. How we score

'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sunsport LT owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MOTOR HOME WINDSHIELD SHIFTED OVER A HALF AN INCH AND COULD POP OUT AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT DUE TO THE MOTOR HOME BEING OVER 7 YEARS OLD THE RUBBER GASKET COULD HAVE HARDENED, BUT UPON INSPECTION, THE RUBBER GASKET WAS SOFT. MOTOR HOME WAS STILL BEING INSPECTED BY THE…
Complaint 10101837 · Nov 30, 2004 · 23,000 miles

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