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1998 Gulf Stream UltraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Gulf Stream Ultra, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage33kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Gulf Stream Ultra has problems

3 complaints 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
Tires20
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

1998 Gulf Stream Ultra 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-136 · Mar 20, 2007 · 38,767 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 Ultra 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 Ultra median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Ultra owners report

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

2 INCIDENTS SUNDAY JULY 2ND. I355 NORTHBOUND. RIGHT OUTER TIRE BLEW. PULLED OFF AT KIRCHOFF. CHECKED TIRE SECURED VEHICLE AND DROVE TO WOODFIELD MALL TO SEARS AND PURCHASED NEW TIRE. CALLED INSURANCE COMPANY DAMAGE FROM THE EXPLODING TIRE $2800.00 PLUS. 2 PEOPLE IN RV AND 4 DOGS. NO INJURIES.…
Complaint 10162825 · Jul 19, 2006 · 33,300 miles
WHILE DRIVING THREE REAR TIRES BLEWOUT, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. SIZE LTR22575R16, MODEL LTXM-S. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK DOT # VDIL 1XD O58 DA 1080 F DO6 AND VDIL 1XD 058 DA 180 F 201L. *YH
Complaint 8012726 · Jun 26, 2002

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