2003 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
8 recalls, 6 complaints
10V584000 Nov 22, 2010
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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 DET... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT... Read more
09V382000 Oct 1, 2009
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTIO... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE ALSO SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT NOTICE 09E-027. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-289-8787 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
09V245000 Jul 1, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 15 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL E... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731
08V411000 Aug 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 26,847 MY 2003-2006 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME)... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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 ASS... Read more
07V136000 Mar 20, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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. STERI... Read more
06V113000 Apr 11, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A V... Read more
Consequence
AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR WHICH COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731 OR GULF STREAM AT 574-773-7761.
03V330000 Sep 3, 2003
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS, THE DROP DOWN BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE HITCH TO THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSIONS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THAT THESE ANGLE BRACKETS WOULD FAIL, THE HITCH AND THE TOW VEHICLE COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE MOTOR HOME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
GULF STREAM HAS DEVELOPED A REPAIR KIT CONSISTING OF STEEL BRACKETS, SPACERS, AND MECHANICAL FASTENERS. THIS KIT CAN BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU OR TO A REPAIR FACILITY OF YOUR CHOOSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-482-6456... Read more
03V092000 Mar 12, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN MAY 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 15, 2009
Incident date: Oct 20, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GULFSTREAM SUNVOYAGER. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 40 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. AFTER REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATION HE WAS ABLE TO STOP. AFTER AN HOUR OF WAITING HE NOTICED HEAT BUILD-UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE V... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: May 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD COAST, IT BEGAN TO STOP AUTOMATICALLY AND MORE QUICKLY THAN USUAL. WHEN THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRES WERE EXTREMELY HOT... Read more
Fire
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
May 14, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CUSTOMER STATES THAT THEY HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR RECALL REPAIR AND IS ASKING FOR ADVICE TO GET REIMBURSEMENT FROM DOMETIC**CC THE CONSUMER STATED IN HIS OPINION, THE KIT FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT A CORRECTION FOR THE DEFECT, IT WAS MERELY PUTTING A METAL BOX AROUND THE DANGER AREA WITH A THERMO-... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Dec 6, 2005
Incident date: Nov 18, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO INFORMED HIM OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN 03V092000, CONCERNING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING. . THE DEALER WAS ONLY ABLE TO OFFER A TEMPORARY REPAIR BECAUSE OF PARTS AVA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 25, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
2003 GULF STREAM MH SUNVOYAGER 36FT. 5000LB RECEIVER RIPPED LOOSE FROM EXTENSION OF WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS 125 MI SO OF FORT NELSON,BC ON 7/1/05. TOWING A 2004 HONDA CRV(3400LBS). EXTENSION FRAMING RIPPED ON LEFT SIDE LIKE A PIECE OF PAPER AND PARTIALLY RIPPED ON RIGHT SIDE. CRV WAS NEARLY COMPL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Nov 18, 2003
Incident date: Nov 18, 2003
ABS LIGHT INDICATOR FLASHES THEN IT STAYS ON. DEALER HAS KEPT THE MOTOR HOME FROM SEPTEMBER 11, UNTIL TODAY, BUT CAN'T REPRODUCE OR FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER across all model years (1995, 2010).
53
Total Recalls
58
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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