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1999 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Feb 1, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 5, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and other / unspecified categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes133.3%
  • Driver assistance133.3%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V383000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Aug 5, 2008
413 units potentially affected
The defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 413 MY 1999-2002 SUN VOYAGER, SCENIC CRUISE, FRIENDSHIP, AND TOUR MASTER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767- 9101 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
GULF STREAM COACH, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
07V136000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 20, 2007
38,767 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
GULF STREAM COACH, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Driver assistance
Filed Feb 1, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MID'DECEMBER OF 2007 AND THEN IN JANUARY OF 2008. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 03/18/08. *LJ UPDATED 03/18/08 *TR

NHTSA ID
10216653
Incident
Oct 1, 2007
Brakes
Filed Jan 17, 2007

BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES NO WARNING. HAD CHECKED NO ONE CAN FIND THE PROBLEM WE ARE TALKING ABOUT A VERY LARGE DIESEL MOTOR HOME NOT STOPPING. THANK GOD NOT IN SITUATION OR PLACE WHERE I HIT ANYTHING WAS ABLE TO STEER OUT OF THE PROBLEM OR WAS IN A DESERTED AREA. ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND PUSHED BRAKES TO THE FLOOR. FINALLY SLOWED DOWN. *JB

NHTSA ID
10178956
Incident
Aug 16, 2006
Mileage
40,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 17, 2003

THE VEHICLES PROPANE GAS LINES ARE LOCATED IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF THERE IS A TIRE BLOW OUT THE GAS LINE MAY RUPTURE AND CAUSE A FIRE. *NLM THE VEHICLES PROPANE GAS LINES ARE LOCATED IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF THERE IS A TIRE BLOW OUT THE GAS LINE MAY RUPTURE AND CAUSE A FIRE. *MR

NHTSA ID
10016126

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSB990403

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

SUBJECT REGARDING IRREGULAR FLASHER OPERATION. *MJS

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Gulf Stream Sun Voyager by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010010—
2009030—
2008130—
2007040—
2006350—
2005350—
2004950—
2003680—
2002550—
2001030—
2000230—
1999Viewing320—
1998020—
1997120—
1996210—
1995010—
1991100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.