2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
The 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER, potentially affecting up to 40,178 vehicles.
Recall 08V383000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 413 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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...
View full details →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 →Recall 03V092000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 998 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
- 1995 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 0 complaints
- 1996 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 2 complaints
- 1997 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 11 complaints
- 1998 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 0 complaints
- 1999 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 3 complaints
- 2000 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER (current)
- 2001 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 0 complaints
- 2002 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 5 complaints
- 2003 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 6 complaints
- 2004 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 12 complaints
- 2005 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 3 complaints
Other GULF STREAM Models
- GULF STREAM MOTORHOME — 68 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
- GULF STREAM ENDURA — 11 total complaints