2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
The 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Equipmentelectrical (1 complaint), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER, potentially affecting up to 83 vehicles.
Recall 08V420000 — SUSPENSION
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 50 MY 2008-2009 CRESCENDO, YELLOWSTONE, AND TOURMASTER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS AND SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL...
View full details →Recall 08V418000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 38 MY 2005, 2008 AND 2009 FRIENDSHIP, SCENIC CRUISER, AND TOURMASTER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS. THESE STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence: THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS TO HAVE THE STEERING GEAR REPLACE (PLEASE SEE 07V343). OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
View full details →Recall 08V416000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 5 MY 2008-2008 TOURMASTER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE,...
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES REPAIRED (PLEASE SEE 07V302). OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-071 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2009 GULF STREAM MOTOR HOME. SOLICITORS WRITE ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER THAT STATES THE MICROWAVE/CONVENTION IN RV HAS BEEN WIRED TO AN INSUFFICIENT BREAKER *TGW THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THAT A MICROWAVE OVEN REQUIRED 15 AMPS BY ITSELF. HOWEVER, THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVER WAS WIRED ON A CIRCUIT WITH SEVERAL OTHER FIXTURES, INCLUDING LIGHTS, TELEVISION AND A BATHROOM OUTLET. THEY WERE WIRED TO A BREAKER DESIGNED TO SUPPORT 15 AMPS. THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN WAS CONSTANTLY OVERLOADING THE BREAKER, AS IT COULD NOT SUPPORT ANY OTHER ITEM BEING ON AT THE SAME TIME AS THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN. *JB ....UPDATED 04/09/12 *BF. UPDATED 04/18/12
2009 GULF STREAM MOTOR HOME. SOLICITORS WRITE ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER THAT STATES THE MICROWAVE/CONVENTION IN RV HAS BEEN WIRED TO AN INSUFFICIENT BREAKER *TGW THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THAT A MICROWAVE OVEN REQUIRED 15 AMPS BY ITSELF. HOWEVER, THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVER WAS WIRED ON A CIRCUIT WITH SEVERAL OTHER FIXTURES, INCLUDING LIGHTS, TELEVISION AND A BATHROOM OUTLET. THEY WERE WIRED TO A BREAKER DESIGNED TO SUPPORT 15 AMPS. THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN WAS CONSTANTLY OVERLOADING THE BREAKER, AS IT COULD NOT SUPPORT ANY OTHER ITEM BEING ON AT THE SAME TIME AS THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN. *JB ....UPDATED 04/09/12 *BF. UPDATED 04/18/12
2009 GULF STREAM MOTOR HOME. SOLICITORS WRITE ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER THAT STATES THE MICROWAVE/CONVENTION IN RV HAS BEEN WIRED TO AN INSUFFICIENT BREAKER *TGW THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THAT A MICROWAVE OVEN REQUIRED 15 AMPS BY ITSELF. HOWEVER, THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVER WAS WIRED ON A CIRCUIT WITH SEVERAL OTHER FIXTURES, INCLUDING LIGHTS, TELEVISION AND A BATHROOM OUTLET. THEY WERE WIRED TO A BREAKER DESIGNED TO SUPPORT 15 AMPS. THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN WAS CONSTANTLY OVERLOADING THE BREAKER, AS IT COULD NOT SUPPORT ANY OTHER ITEM BEING ON AT THE SAME TIME AS THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN. *JB ....UPDATED 04/09/12 *BF. UPDATED 04/18/12
Safety Rating for the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
- 2004 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 0 complaints
- 2005 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 0 complaints
- 2006 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 2 complaints
- 2007 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 3 complaints
- 2008 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 1 complaint
- 2009 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER (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 SCENIC CRUISER — 13 total complaints
- GULF STREAM ENDURA — 11 total complaints