1999 Gulf Stream Sunsport problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1999 Gulf Stream Sunsport.
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- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 2 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1999 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Gulf Stream recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Gulf Stream
Fuel System, Gasoline #01V275000 · 2001 · 272 units
Problem: Vehicle description: 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.
Fix: This recall has been superceded by recall no. 02v-128.
Fuel System, Gasoline #02V128000 · 2002 · 251 units
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 2
Equipment #07V136000 · 2007 · 38,767 units
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 sc
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 1999 Gulf Stream Sunsport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Gulf Stream for the 1999 Sunsport. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1999 Gulf Stream Sunsport problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.