2000 Gulf Stream Sunsport Problems: 1 Complaint, 3 Recalls

The worst 2000 Gulf Stream Sunsport problems

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 20, 2007 · 38,767 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. The recall began on june 28, 2007. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or gulf stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761.

Recall number 07V136000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lampReported March 12, 2003 · 998 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 time should contact gulf stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761.

Recall number 03V092000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported May 3, 2002 · 251 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor home chassis, the welds where the liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracketing joins the floor trusses may not be adequate.
Risk: 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. Owner notification began september 2, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf stream at 219‑773‑7761.

Recall number 02V128000 · Recall details

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 20,001 miles · FL

While driving at normal speed one of the spark plugs came out of the engine. Dealer stated we need to replace the engine.*ak

Is the 2000 Gulf Stream Sunsport reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Gulf Stream Sunsport, close to a typical Sunsport model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Gulf Stream Sunsport?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 Gulf Stream Sunsport have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and fuel system, gasoline.

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