Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2000
Model Sun Voyager made in 2000 by Gulf Stream got 6 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V383000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 03/01/1999 to 04/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 413 | 08/15/2008 | ODI | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 08/05/2008 | 08/05/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gulf stream is recalling 413 my 1999-2002 sun voyager, scenic cruise, friendship, and tour master motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e030). norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V136000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 38767 | 06/28/2007 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 03/20/2007 | 03/23/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. the recall began on june 28, 2007. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V092000 | GULF STREAM COACH INC. | from 09/21/1999 to 03/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 998 | 05/01/2003 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 03/12/2003 | 03/19/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 1, 2003. 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 gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/07/2001 | 1 | 11/29/2001 | |
| Severe problem with loss of control while drivng on rugged road at any speed, also while driving 60 mph or more in high winds it is hard to control. dealer was notified. *ak consumer stated there is an exhaust smell inside of rv, there is also a noise in drive train, drivers seat will not adjust back far enouhg.*slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 10/19/2006 | 8000 | 1 | 03/04/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the motor home began to rock from side to side. as the vehicle slowed, the rocking subsided. as the vehicle sped up, the rocking became worse. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the problem.*ak updated 12/18/2006 - *nm the consumer believed the problems were due to the defective design and defective weight distribution. the weight distribution was supposed to be 50/50 over each axle, instead gulfstream designed and built the unit with 6,195 over the front axle and 13,990 lbs over the rear axle which was grossly unequal distribution. the consumer had to replace 3 batteries. the slide out still didn't work it has a breaker problem and the breakers blow out daily. updated 05/02/07. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/07/2001 | 1 | 11/29/2001 | |
| Severe problem with loss of control while drivng on rugged road at any speed, also while driving 60 mph or more in high winds it is hard to control. dealer was notified. *ak consumer stated there is an exhaust smell inside of rv, there is also a noise in drive train, drivers seat will not adjust back far enouhg.*slc | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/19/2006 | 8000 | 1 | 03/04/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the motor home began to rock from side to side. as the vehicle slowed, the rocking subsided. as the vehicle sped up, the rocking became worse. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the problem.*ak updated 12/18/2006 - *nm the consumer believed the problems were due to the defective design and defective weight distribution. the weight distribution was supposed to be 50/50 over each axle, instead gulfstream designed and built the unit with 6,195 over the front axle and 13,990 lbs over the rear axle which was grossly unequal distribution. the consumer had to replace 3 batteries. the slide out still didn't work it has a breaker problem and the breakers blow out daily. updated 05/02/07. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/19/2006 | 8000 | 1 | 03/04/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the motor home began to rock from side to side. as the vehicle slowed, the rocking subsided. as the vehicle sped up, the rocking became worse. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the problem.*ak updated 12/18/2006 - *nm the consumer believed the problems were due to the defective design and defective weight distribution. the weight distribution was supposed to be 50/50 over each axle, instead gulfstream designed and built the unit with 6,195 over the front axle and 13,990 lbs over the rear axle which was grossly unequal distribution. the consumer had to replace 3 batteries. the slide out still didn't work it has a breaker problem and the breakers blow out daily. updated 05/02/07. *jb | |||
| 12/07/2001 | 1 | 11/29/2001 | |
| Severe problem with loss of control while drivng on rugged road at any speed, also while driving 60 mph or more in high winds it is hard to control. dealer was notified. *ak consumer stated there is an exhaust smell inside of rv, there is also a noise in drive train, drivers seat will not adjust back far enouhg.*slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | SEFFNER | 33584 | LAZY DAYS RV CENTER | 813-246-4333 |