2002 Gulf Stream SUN VoyagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2002 Gulf Stream SUN Voyager, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Gulf Stream SUN Voyager has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Equipment10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2002 Gulf Stream SUN Voyager recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 09V-382 · Oct 1, 2009 · 242 vehicles

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-383 · Aug 5, 2008 · 413 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-136 · Mar 20, 2007 · 38,767 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 03V-330 · Sep 3, 2003 · 63 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THAT THESE ANGLE BRACKETS WOULD FAIL, THE HITCH AND THE TOW VEHICLE COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE MOTOR HOME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-092 · Mar 12, 2003 · 998 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other SUN Voyager year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SUN Voyager median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What SUN Voyager owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER RV. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND AS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO DOWNSHIFT IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES…
Complaint 10460748 · Jun 6, 2012 · 23,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER MOTOR HOME. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE WORK HORSE CHASSIS BRAKES AND THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THEM. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY, WHICH HE REPAIRED HIMSELF, BUT THE PARTS HE RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER WERE…
Complaint 10356935 · Sep 22, 2010 · 24,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. A NHTSA RECALL, #04V084000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE UNDER THE RECALL. AN…
Complaint 10156772 · May 4, 2006 · 33,049 miles

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