1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT
The 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT has received a total of 4 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, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT, potentially affecting up to 39,290 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 →Recall 02V128000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 251 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THE WELDS WHERE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKETING JOINS THE FLOOR TRUSSES MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT THAT THESE WELDS WOULD FAIL, THE LP GAS TANK COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE MOTOR HOME POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: GULF STREAM HAS DEVELOPED A REPAIR KIT CONSISTING OF STEEL BRACKETS AND MECHANICAL FASTENERS THAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS CAN ALSO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IF THEY SO DESIRE....
View full details →Recall 01V275000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 272 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE WELDS WHERE THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKETING JOINS THE FLOOR TRUSSES MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT THAT THESE WELDS WOULD FAIL, THE LP GAS TANK COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE MOTOR HOME POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL NO. 02V-128.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 1999 GULF STREAM ON A F-53 CHASSIS AND THE PROBLEM IS WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER THE AIR INTAKE TAKES IN WATER CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTO A GREAT DEAL OF LOSS OF POWER CAUSING A VERY SERIOUS ROAD HAZZARD . I HAVE READ ON THE RV FORUMS OF ADD ON PART TO HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM BUT THE PRICE QUOTED ON THE FORUM 0F $15.39 IS NOT THE PRICE I FOUND FOR THE PART ON THE FORD SITE FOR THE PART . I DON,T MIND PAYING FOR THE PART BUT I FEEL $49.53 PLUS SHIPPING RATHER HIGH TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT IS FROM FAULTY ENGINEERING ON THEIR PART AND WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THANK YOU IN AN ANY ASSISTANCE YOU COULD CAN GIVE ME
I HAVE A 1999 GULF STREAM ON A F-53 CHASSIS AND THE PROBLEM IS WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER THE AIR INTAKE TAKES IN WATER CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTO A GREAT DEAL OF LOSS OF POWER CAUSING A VERY SERIOUS ROAD HAZZARD . I HAVE READ ON THE RV FORUMS OF ADD ON PART TO HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM BUT THE PRICE QUOTED ON THE FORUM 0F $15.39 IS NOT THE PRICE I FOUND FOR THE PART ON THE FORD SITE FOR THE PART . I DON,T MIND PAYING FOR THE PART BUT I FEEL $49.53 PLUS SHIPPING RATHER HIGH TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT IS FROM FAULTY ENGINEERING ON THEIR PART AND WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THANK YOU IN AN ANY ASSISTANCE YOU COULD CAN GIVE ME
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING FOR AN HOUR AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THIS CAUSED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, THE DEFROSTER AND FAN TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ROCKER SWITCH WAS REPLACED 5 OR 6 TIMES. THIS SWITCH CONTROLS THE RUNNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DETERMINED ALL OF THE COMPONENTS THAT WERE FAILING WERE CONNECTED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THIS CAUSED AN OVERLOAD, WHICH CAUSED THE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REWIRED. THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 03/22/06. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING FOR AN HOUR AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THIS CAUSED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, THE DEFROSTER AND FAN TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ROCKER SWITCH WAS REPLACED 5 OR 6 TIMES. THIS SWITCH CONTROLS THE RUNNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DETERMINED ALL OF THE COMPONENTS THAT WERE FAILING WERE CONNECTED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THIS CAUSED AN OVERLOAD, WHICH CAUSED THE COMPONENTS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REWIRED. THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 03/22/06. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM SUNSPORT
- 1998 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT — 0 complaints
- 1999 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT (current)
- 2000 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT — 2 complaints
- 2001 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT — 0 complaints
- 2002 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT — 0 complaints
- 2003 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT — 0 complaints
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