2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
The 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER, potentially affecting up to 2,433 vehicles.
Recall 16V007000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 662 vehicles affected
Defect: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Caribbean, Yellowstone and Independence, 2008-2009 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, and Toy Hauler, 2008 Sun Sport, 2008-2010 Tour Master, 2010 B Touring Cruiser, 2010-2011 Conquest, 2009-2010 Conquest Super C and Super Nova, 2009 Endura and Gladiator motor homes manufactured August 1, 2007 to September 30, 2010. The affected vehicles are...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for...
View full details →Recall 10V584000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,328 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 12V366000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 443 vehicles affected
Defect: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (GSC) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from March 18, 2005, through December 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving,...
Consequence: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCCC will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact GSC at 1-800-289-8787 or Daimler Trucks/FCCC at 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT SMOKED WAS EMITTING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE FAILURE FURTHER DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/28/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE FRONT WHEEL SEALS STARTED LEAKING OIL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. UPDATED 06/29/12
Safety Rating for the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
- 2003 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 6 complaints
- 2004 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 12 complaints
- 2005 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 3 complaints
- 2006 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 8 complaints
- 2007 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 0 complaints
- 2008 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER (current)
- 2009 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 0 complaints
- 2010 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 0 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