1997 Gulf Stream MOTORHOME: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
20,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle: 1; Tires: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2003: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10018138 · 2003-06-27 (June 27, 2003)
THE INSIDE TANDEM TIRES FAILED, AND BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE OWNER CHECKED THE TIRE INFLATION AND WEIGHT OF THE MOTORHOME LOADED AND UNLOADED. THE OWNER HAD (3) DIFFERENT TIRE MANUFACTURES AND BRANDS OF TIRES. THIS MOTORHOME HAD PROPANE LINES INSIDE THE WHEEL WELD. HE WAS TOLD BY GULFSTREAM TO USE A BIGGER TIRE. *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161258 · 2006-07-03 (July 3, 2006)
1997 GULFSTREAM CONQUEST 28' MOTORHOME. 6/29/06, HAD ALL 6 TIRES INSPECTED BY DEALER IN ANCHORAGE, AK. VERIFIED CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE. DROVE APPOX. 400 MILES, HEARD LOUD BANG, NO WARNING, NO VIBRATION. COMPLETE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION FROM FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S LT225/75R16 INSIDE RT REAR DUAL. REPLACED WITH SPARE OF UNFORTUNATELY SAME MANUFACTURE/SIZE. MILEAGE ON FAILED TIRE: 21,600. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 21,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 861132 · 2000-04-28 (April 28, 2000)
DEFECTIVE U-BOLTS ON REAR AXLE WERE LOOSE, CAUSING THE AXLE TO BEND AT THE SPRING REST AND TIRES TO TRAVEL AT AN ANGLE. THIS DEFECT CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIRES. DEALER HAS AGREED TO REPAIR THE AXLE AT NO COST. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861132 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10161258 · 21,600 mi1997 GULFSTREAM CONQUEST 28' MOTORHOME. 6/29/06, HAD ALL 6 TIRES INSPECTED BY DEALER IN ANCHORAGE, AK. VERIFIED CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE. DROVE APPOX. 400 MILES, HEARD LOUD BANG, NO WARNING, NO VIBRATION. COMPLETE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION FROM FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S LT225/75R16 INSIDE RT REAR DUAL. REPLACED WITH SPARE OF UNFORTUNATELY SAME MANUFACTURE/SIZE. MILEAGE ON FAILED TIRE: 21,600. *NM | 466.7%ODI 10038980 · 21,689 miCATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATION OF FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES. THESE ARE F/S 225/75R16 TIRES. I HAD TWO CATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATIONS WITHIN 300 MILES ON TIRES WITH APPROXIMATELY 21,500 MILES. FIRESTONE REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.*JB | 120.0%ODI 10022793 · 15,700 miWHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE INSIDE RIGHT DUEL TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. *AK *TS *JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 10154770 · 26,000 miSLACK ADJUSTERS HANG OUT .CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE SUPENSION FALLING. BAD PROPANE LEAK. JACK WON'T HOLD COACH UP. ALL LEAK AND ONE RT FT WEALDED ON. COACH FALLS SO LOW IT HITS THE FLOOR ,TIRES GOING THROUGH THE WOOD FLOOR AND THE TOP IS STARTING TO BUCKLE.BLOW OUT ON THE ROAD.SATILITE DISH INOP. LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS STAY ON, DRIVING LIGHTS ALWAYS SHORT OUT. STEPS SHORT OUT BOUGHT THE COACH 2/28/05 BEEN OUT OF SERVICE ABOUT 27 WEEKS. *JB | 240.0%ODI 10180671 · 33,360 miMOTORHOMES WEIGHT ON REAR AXLE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT WITH MOTORHOME COMPLETELY EMPTY. REAR AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS 9,450 LBS. ACTUAL WEIGHT EMPTY IS 9,530 LBS. WHEN MOTORHOME IS LOADED WITH ITEMS NEEDED FOR A TRIP REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAN REACH APPROXIMATELY 11,300LBS. THIS CONSTANT CONDITION OF BEING OVER WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF SIX TIRES IN THE LAST 33,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRE FAILURES DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE COACH BODY, ELECTICAL, PROPANE SYSTEMS. THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 10008096PARTIAL LISTING: IMPROPERLY SECURED PASSENGER RESTRAINTS IN BELTED, SEATED POSITIONS; IMPROPER TIE DOWN OF THE SEAT MECHANISMS IN BELTED SEATED POSITIONS; LEAKS IN THE LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM AT TIME OF DELIVERY; INSTALLATION OF CABINET WORK OF SUFFICIENT WEIGHT TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IN AN OVERHEAD AREA WITHOUT PROPERLY SECURING IT; FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SECURE WITH PROPER BOLTS OR STRAPPING THE FIBERGLASS CAP WHICH SERVES AS THE EXTERIOR COVERING OF THE COACH'S FRONT END ABOVE THE DRIVER'S CAB - SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL ISSUES HAVE BEEN DI… |
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10018138 · 19,000 miTHE INSIDE TANDEM TIRES FAILED, AND BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE OWNER CHECKED THE TIRE INFLATION AND WEIGHT OF THE MOTORHOME LOADED AND UNLOADED. THE OWNER HAD (3) DIFFERENT TIRE MANUFACTURES AND BRANDS OF TIRES. THIS MOTORHOME HAD PROPANE LINES INSIDE THE WHEEL WELD. HE WAS TOLD BY GULFSTREAM TO USE A BIGGER TIRE. *TS *JB | 116.7%ODI 10154770 · 26,000 miSLACK ADJUSTERS HANG OUT .CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE SUPENSION FALLING. BAD PROPANE LEAK. JACK WON'T HOLD COACH UP. ALL LEAK AND ONE RT FT WEALDED ON. COACH FALLS SO LOW IT HITS THE FLOOR ,TIRES GOING THROUGH THE WOOD FLOOR AND THE TOP IS STARTING TO BUCKLE.BLOW OUT ON THE ROAD.SATILITE DISH INOP. LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS STAY ON, DRIVING LIGHTS ALWAYS SHORT OUT. STEPS SHORT OUT BOUGHT THE COACH 2/28/05 BEEN OUT OF SERVICE ABOUT 27 WEEKS. *JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 11034367 · 9,000 miTHE SIZE IS LT235/75/16 THE MAKE IS DELTA ESSENTIAL .PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE , UNABLE TO HANDLE LOAD . PURCH. 6 TIRES AT THE SAME TIME ALL SIMULAR DATE OF PRODUCTION 2012. 3 OF SIX FAILED THIS SUMMER WITHIN 1,700 MILES OF EACHOTHER. ALL FAILURES WERE ON REAR PART OF A DUAL WHEEL SET. PROPERLY INFLATED COLD TO MAX AIR PRESSURE. ALL TIRES HAD 75% OR MORE TREAD LIFE. FAILURE INDICATED BY BAD VIBRATION THEN CROWNING OF TREAD AND EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM TIRE. ALL 3 STILL HAD AIR IN THEM. OPON REMOVAL INNER LAYER SEPERATING FROM TREAD. I STILL HAVE ONE D… |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 240.0%ODI 10180671 · 33,360 miMOTORHOMES WEIGHT ON REAR AXLE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT WITH MOTORHOME COMPLETELY EMPTY. REAR AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS 9,450 LBS. ACTUAL WEIGHT EMPTY IS 9,530 LBS. WHEN MOTORHOME IS LOADED WITH ITEMS NEEDED FOR A TRIP REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAN REACH APPROXIMATELY 11,300LBS. THIS CONSTANT CONDITION OF BEING OVER WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF SIX TIRES IN THE LAST 33,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRE FAILURES DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE COACH BODY, ELECTICAL, PROPANE SYSTEMS. THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER … | 120.0%ODI 877239VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OF 40MPH AND HIGHER. FORD DEALER HAS ALIGNED FRONT END AND REPLACED TIRES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. A PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT AXLE IS BENT. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension:Front | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10154770 · 26,000 miSLACK ADJUSTERS HANG OUT .CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE SUPENSION FALLING. BAD PROPANE LEAK. JACK WON'T HOLD COACH UP. ALL LEAK AND ONE RT FT WEALDED ON. COACH FALLS SO LOW IT HITS THE FLOOR ,TIRES GOING THROUGH THE WOOD FLOOR AND THE TOP IS STARTING TO BUCKLE.BLOW OUT ON THE ROAD.SATILITE DISH INOP. LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS STAY ON, DRIVING LIGHTS ALWAYS SHORT OUT. STEPS SHORT OUT BOUGHT THE COACH 2/28/05 BEEN OUT OF SERVICE ABOUT 27 WEEKS. *JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 240.0%ODI 551712THE EXCESS WEIGHT ON THE UNIT CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND BRAKES (CONQUEST MOTORHOME). YH | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension:Rear | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 10154770 · 26,000 miSLACK ADJUSTERS HANG OUT .CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE SUPENSION FALLING. BAD PROPANE LEAK. JACK WON'T HOLD COACH UP. ALL LEAK AND ONE RT FT WEALDED ON. COACH FALLS SO LOW IT HITS THE FLOOR ,TIRES GOING THROUGH THE WOOD FLOOR AND THE TOP IS STARTING TO BUCKLE.BLOW OUT ON THE ROAD.SATILITE DISH INOP. LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS STAY ON, DRIVING LIGHTS ALWAYS SHORT OUT. STEPS SHORT OUT BOUGHT THE COACH 2/28/05 BEEN OUT OF SERVICE ABOUT 27 WEEKS. *JB | 120.0%ODI 10180671 · 33,360 miMOTORHOMES WEIGHT ON REAR AXLE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT WITH MOTORHOME COMPLETELY EMPTY. REAR AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS 9,450 LBS. ACTUAL WEIGHT EMPTY IS 9,530 LBS. WHEN MOTORHOME IS LOADED WITH ITEMS NEEDED FOR A TRIP REAR AXLE WEIGHT CAN REACH APPROXIMATELY 11,300LBS. THIS CONSTANT CONDITION OF BEING OVER WEIGHT ON THE REAR AXLE HAS LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF SIX TIRES IN THE LAST 33,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRE FAILURES DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE COACH BODY, ELECTICAL, PROPANE SYSTEMS. THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AFTER … | 120.0%ODI 857351REAR END OVERHEATS, CAUSING THE BRAKE CALIPERS TO WEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 250.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 240.0%ODI 551712THE EXCESS WEIGHT ON THE UNIT CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH STEERING AND BRAKES (CONQUEST MOTORHOME). YH | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | Too few reports for a range | 19,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10018138 · 19,000 miTHE INSIDE TANDEM TIRES FAILED, AND BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE OWNER CHECKED THE TIRE INFLATION AND WEIGHT OF THE MOTORHOME LOADED AND UNLOADED. THE OWNER HAD (3) DIFFERENT TIRE MANUFACTURES AND BRANDS OF TIRES. THIS MOTORHOME HAD PROPANE LINES INSIDE THE WHEEL WELD. HE WAS TOLD BY GULFSTREAM TO USE A BIGGER TIRE. *TS *JB |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | Too few reports for a range | 21,600 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10161258 · 21,600 mi1997 GULFSTREAM CONQUEST 28' MOTORHOME. 6/29/06, HAD ALL 6 TIRES INSPECTED BY DEALER IN ANCHORAGE, AK. VERIFIED CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE. DROVE APPOX. 400 MILES, HEARD LOUD BANG, NO WARNING, NO VIBRATION. COMPLETE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION FROM FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S LT225/75R16 INSIDE RT REAR DUAL. REPLACED WITH SPARE OF UNFORTUNATELY SAME MANUFACTURE/SIZE. MILEAGE ON FAILED TIRE: 21,600. *NM |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2000: 5 complaints · 2003: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | Tires | Tires:Tread/Belt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | — | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.