2007 Gulf Stream Tourmaster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (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
2011-10-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 gulf stream tourmaster. while driving at approximately 70 mph the contact was notified by other drivers that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the fuel line had fractured and approximately 50 gallons of diesel fuel had leaked from the fuel lines. the contact notifi…”
2009-10-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 15,844 mi · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns a 2007 gulf stream tourmaster motor home. while driving the air compressor failed, which subsequently caused the brake line to fail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician repaired the burned air line. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 15,844.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.