Gulf Stream Tourmaster 1994
Model Tourmaster made in 1994 by Gulf Stream got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and structure. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1994
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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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
94V079000 | GULF STREAM COACH INC. | from 11/01/1991 to 04/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 302 | 04/15/1994 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 04/25/1994 | 05/03/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The heat shield which prevents the throttle cable from coming into direct contact with the exhaust manifold was omitted. also, there is insufficient clearance between the throttle cable and the exhaust manifold. in either case, the heat from the exhaust manifold damages the throttle cable, causing it to become difficult to operate or cease operating, not allowing the assembly to return to idle when pressure is removed from the gas pedal. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurs, loss of vehicle control can be experienced, which can result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a standoff bracket to increase the clearance of the throttle cables from the exhaust manifold. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with spartan motors diesel pusher chassis.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact gulf stream at 1-800-289-8787, ext. 3329. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
11/06/1994 | 6 | 11/01/1993 | |
Alternator failed 6 times, causing transmission and engine to fail. | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
11/01/1994 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
Basement doors of rv open while in motion. |