2006 Gulf Stream Tourmaster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (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
2007-07-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“tl*the contact owns a 2006 gulf stream tour master with a cummins diesel engine. he received a recall on july 23, 2007, for the diesel engine. the recall notice stated that the remedy was to install a crank case pressure sensor. the contact felt the remedy is inadequate. the current mileage was 1,700. there had been no failure to date. the re…”
2006-09-06 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 7,700 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on a highway, the rear of the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where the drive shaft was replaced, however the problem has reoccurred. the vehicle was a 2006 gulfstream bt touring 5291b. *ak updated 09/22/06. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.