1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT
The 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT, potentially affecting up to 38,767 vehicles.
Recall 07V136000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 38,767 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. THE PARTS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER OF 2007; HOWEVER, A SECOND RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MARCH OF 2008. HIS VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN STORAGE. FORD INFORMED HIM THAT HE COULD HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED. THE FORD RECALL NUMBER WAS 05S28. THE ENGINE SIZE AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,700. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF
Safety Rating for the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM SUN SPORT
- 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT (current)
Other GULF STREAM Models
- GULF STREAM MOTORHOME — 68 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 58 total complaints
- GULF STREAM GULF STREAM — 40 total complaints
- GULF STREAM CONQUEST — 24 total complaints
- GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 21 total complaints
- GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP — 17 total complaints
- GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 15 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER — 13 total complaints