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2000 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.
2
Latest Nov 3, 2006
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.
3
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager, most frequently naming the suspension, body & structure and engine categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Suspension233.3%
  • Body & structure116.7%
  • Engine116.7%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%
  • Powertrain (other)116.7%

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

3 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
03V092000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Mar 12, 2003
998 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
The risk: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN MAY 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT 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

Body & structureOther / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Nov 3, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE MOTOR HOME BEGAN TO ROCK FROM SIDE TO SIDE. AS THE VEHICLE SLOWED, THE ROCKING SUBSIDED. AS THE VEHICLE SPED UP, THE ROCKING BECAME WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.*AK UPDATED 12/18/2006 - *NM THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEMS WERE DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND DEFECTIVE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE 50/50 OVER EACH AXLE, INSTEAD GULFSTREAM DESIGNED AND BUILT THE UNIT WITH 6,195 OVER THE FRONT AXLE AND 13,990 LBS OVER THE REAR AXLE WHICH WAS GROSSLY UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE 3 BATTERIES. THE SLIDE OUT STILL DIDN'T WORK IT HAS A BREAKER PROBLEM AND THE BREAKERS BLOW OUT DAILY. UPDATED 05/02/07. *JB

NHTSA ID
10172523
Incident
Oct 19, 2006
Mileage
8,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Feb 12, 2002

SEVERE PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVNG ON RUGGED ROAD AT ANY SPEED, ALSO WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OR MORE IN HIGH WINDS IT IS HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE IS AN EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE OF RV, THERE IS ALSO A NOISE IN DRIVE TRAIN, DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT ADJUST BACK FAR ENOUHG.*SLC

NHTSA ID
8003939
Incident
Dec 7, 2001

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—
2000Viewing230—
1999320—
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.