Gulf Stream Friendship 1990

Model Friendship made in 1990 by Gulf Stream got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
93V062000GULF STREAM COACH INC.from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1990V (Vehicle)16704/05/1993MFRGULF STREAM COACH, INC.04/20/199304/28/1993
Defect SummaryThe wire used to power the electronic memory on a radio installed in the rear of the motorhome was incorrectly routed directly to the hot side of the battery disconnect solenoid, and has no fuse protection.
Consequence SummaryThe unfused electrical circuit can overload and overheat,resulting in a fire of the electrical insulating material and possibly spreadingfire and noxious fumes through the interior of the motorhome.
Corrective SummaryInstall a fuse and fuse holder to properly protect the circuit.
NotesSystem: electrical.vehicle description: motorhome.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
01/01/1990106/01/1990
 Motor home wired incorrectly, causing two fires and loss of lights.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/01/1990106/01/1990
 Motor home has wrong engine.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
08/09/1996106/01/1990
 Vehicle overweight.