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2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1) · Visibility:windshield (1)

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Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2010-11-22 · campaign 10V584000 · 1,328 vehicles

Defect: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.

What owners report

2010-09-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 19,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gulf stream sun voyager rv. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, there was an abnormal odor of burning rubber from the brakes. the contact pulled over and notice the brake caliper on the front passenger side was locked. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the calipers, brake pads and wheel bearings re…”

2010-04-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“tl*the contact owns a 2004 gulfstream sun voyager with a workhorse chassis. the contact received a recall notice from the chassis manufacturer in may 2009 regarding recall 09v245000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle had not been repaired according to the recall at the time the complaint was filed. when he called the manufacturer, he was info…”

2009-08-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 39,876 mi

“on 7/15/2009 after leaving lima, mt on our way to basin mt, i noticed brakes seemed to be grabbing, so made sure to downshift on all hills. as we pulled into campground at basin, heard metal to metal on brakes. assuming new brake pads needed, ordered them from nearest workhorse dealer in great falls, mt, drove 130 miles; paid for them and returne…”

2008-11-26 · Exterior Lighting · 8,900 mi

“1. the 1157 taillight bulbs generate enough heat to melt the tail light housing assembly and the bulb falls out resulting in no tail lights, turn signals, or brake lights. 2. no tail lights, turn signals, or brake lights. has occurred on both sides. 3. temporarily taped the bulb holder into the housing to prevent it from falling out until could …”

2007-10-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

“2004 gulfstream sunvoyager with engine or transmission issues. mechanic told the consumer that they would need to have the rear calipers, brake pads, turn rotors, and new abs sensors and workhorse will not cover any of it. *kb the consumer stated noticed motorhome would not pick up speed and thought there were engine or transmission problems unti…”

2006-03-28 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 10,000 mi

“my 2004 gulf stream motor vehicle purchased new from la mesa rv has a water heater installed without an access panel. gulf stream insists that this is not their responsibility. the mfg., suburban installation instructions specify an access. gulf stream says it is necessary to pull the water heater for access. two different repair facilities which i…”

2005-06-17 · Visibility:windshield · 4,500 mi

“my vehicle has a windsheild leak that allows water to run down the inside of the windshield when in rainy conditions. this condition blurs and obstructs vision in the vehicle. the manufacturer has attempted repair but the problem persists. i have discovered that most of these vehicles have the same problem.…”

2005-06-10 · Suspension:front · 2,000 mi

“front end bounces when going over bumps; 740 pounds too heavey on rear axle, and 5 feet too long on the rear axle. gulfstream will not return calls, workhorse said it was not their problem. dealer has had motorhome for a month.*ak *tt…”

2004-05-10 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer · 2,500 mi

“while driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers quit working without warning, which resulted in poor visibility. the dealership was contacted, they told the consumer to replaced the fuse. the fuse blew when it was replaced. the vehicle was then taken to the dealership who indicated after an inspection, that the circuit board was bad. the circ…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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