Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2008
Model Sun Voyager made in 2008 by Gulf Stream got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to brakes. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2008
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 | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
10V584000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1328 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 11/22/2010 | 11/22/2010 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Gulf stream is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Gulf stream is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the recall is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
12V366000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 03/18/2005 to 12/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 443 | MFR | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. | 07/30/2012 | 07/31/2012 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Gulf stream coach, inc. (gsc) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008 crescendo, sun voyager, independence, bounty hunters, and yellowstone class a diesel pusher motor homes built on freightliner custom chassis (fccc) from march 18, 2005, through december 2009. these motorhomes chassis are equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Fccc will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. owners may contact gsc at 1-800-289-8787 or daimler trucks/fccc at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Daimler trucks recall campaign number is fl-628.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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BRAKES | |||
05/26/2012 | 25000 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 gulf stream sun voyager. the contact stated that the brakes seized while driving 65 mph. the anti lock braking system light then illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that smoked was emitting from the front brakes. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the brakes and rotors failed. the vehicle was in the process of having the failure further diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 25,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
05/26/2012 | 25000 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 gulf stream sun voyager. the contact stated that the brakes seized while driving 65 mph. the anti lock braking system light then illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that smoked was emitting from the front brakes. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the brakes and rotors failed. the vehicle was in the process of having the failure further diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 25,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. |