Gulf Stream Tourmaster 1998

Model Tourmaster made in 1998 by Gulf Stream got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
07V136000GULF STREAM COACH, INC.from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/2003V (Vehicle)3876706/28/2007MFRGULF STREAM COACH, INC.03/20/200703/23/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryGulf 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
STEERING
06V178000GULF STREAM COACH, INC.from 03/16/1998 to 09/09/1998V (Vehicle)39MFRGULF STREAM COACH, INC.05/23/200605/23/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain class a motor homes built on a spartan chassis, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.
Consequence SummaryLoss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummarySpartan chassis is conducting this recall (please see 06v156000) and will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration