Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 1999
Model Sun Voyager made in 1999 by Gulf Stream got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, service brakes, air and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1999
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||||
| TSB990403 | 08/01/1999 | 612098 | Subject regarding irregular flasher operation. *mjs | 06/05/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicles propane gas lines are located in the wheel well. the consumer is concerned that if there is a tire blow out the gas line may rupture and cause a fire. *nlm the vehicles propane gas lines are located in the wheel well. the consumer is concerned that if there is a tire blow out the gas line may rupture and cause a fire. *mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 08/16/2006 | 40000 | 3 | 01/05/2003 |
| Brakes failed 3 times no warning. had checked no one can find the problem we are talking about a very large diesel motor home not stopping. thank god not in situation or place where i hit anything was able to steer out of the problem or was in a deserted area. abs light came on and pushed brakes to the floor. finally slowed down. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gulf stream sun voyager. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) and ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007. he called ford on several occasions and they stated that the parts would be available in mid | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | BATON ROUGE | PREMIERE RV CENTER |