2006 Gulf Stream Tourmaster
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2006 Gulf Stream Tourmaster. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 on march 23, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Gulf stream IS recalling 29 my 2006-2007 crescendo, tourmaster and friendship motor homes built on freightliner custom chassis with certain detroit diesel mbe 900 epa 04 engines. the high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Gulf stream IS working with detroit diesel and will repair vehicles with a more robust line and vibration dampers free of charge please see 08v-668. the recall IS expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or gulf stream at 574-289-8787.
Gulf stream IS recalling 99 my 2006-2007 crescendo, yellowstone, friendship and tourmaster motor home chassis built using inline power steering filters. the filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. this can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gulf stream IS working with daimler trucks to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Gulf stream IS recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator 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 and remedy
Risk
If this solution IS exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Gulf stream IS working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Owner complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gulf stream tour master with a cummins diesel engine. he received a recall on july 23, 2007, for the diesel engine. the recall notice stated that the remedy was to install a crank case pressure sensor. the contact felt the remedy IS inadequate. the current mileage was…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gulf stream tour master with a cummins diesel engine. he received a recall on july 23, 2007, for the diesel engine. the recall notice stated that the remedy was to install a crank case pressure sensor. the contact felt the remedy IS inadequate. the current mileage was 1,700. there had been no failure to date. the recall work has not been performed. the consumer stated that the sensor being installed does not stop oil from leaking on the highway or an accident. The consumer enclosed the safety notice. Updated 09/05/07 *tr
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on a highway, the rear of the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was driven to the dealer where the drive shaft was replaced, however the problem has reoccurred. the vehicle was a 2006 gulfstream bt touring 5291b. *ak updated 09/22/06. *Jb
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