2005 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
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
2011-06-21 · Parking Brake · 14,000 mi“on 3/18/2011 while traveling on us-65 at a speed of approximately 65 mph, without warning the auto park brake applied on our gulf stream coach. the panel red light starting blinking and a loud beeping noise also. we exited the highway very startled, not knowing if we could stop our coach. we noticed a burning smell and i investigated. after co…”
2009-01-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 39,008 mi“i keep getting life threatening recalls on my motorhomes 3 so far why shouldn't my dealer be required to take this vehicle back i don't want my family to burn alive! *tr…”
2006-05-23 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 10,465 mi“[xxx]. 2005 gulfstream sun voyager 8377 motor home passenger side view mirror cover (black plastic, measuring 18" long by 8" high by 6" wide and weighing 27 ounces) fell off while driving. inspection of the part revealed the plastic fractured at its two attachment points due to normal air pressure while driving. the side view mirror arms and cover…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.