Recalls for 2005 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager Se

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2006-04-11
Description
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos.  101 controls and displays and 105 hydraulic and electric brake systems.  If the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated.  Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.  

Consequence
At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge.  Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or gulf stream at 574-773-7761.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2004-08-05
Description
On certain motor homes built with dewalt/power gear hydraulic hoses used for the slide-out rooms and leveling jacks, the crimping process for attaching the hose fitting to the end of the hydraulic hose was performed improperly.  

Consequence
When one of the improperly crimped hose assemblies is placed under a heavy load, hydraulic fluid could be released in a high pressure spray creating a risk of fire.  

Corrective Action
Dewalt/power gear will notify gulf stream customers and will inspect and replace the hose fitting.  Owners should contact gulf stream coach at 800-289-8787.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).