2009 Gulf Stream TourmasterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-007 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 11, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10
Equipment10

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

4 recalls

2009 Gulf Stream Tourmaster 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.

9%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-007 · Jan 11, 2016 · 662 vehicles · 59 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 08V-416 · Aug 15, 2008 · 5 vehicles

Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 08V-418 · Aug 15, 2008 · 28 vehicles

Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 08V-420 · Aug 15, 2008 · 50 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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

2009 vs. every other Tourmaster 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 Tourmaster median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tourmaster owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2009 GULF STREAM MOTOR HOME. SOLICITORS WRITE ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER THAT STATES THE MICROWAVE/CONVENTION IN RV HAS BEEN WIRED TO AN INSUFFICIENT BREAKER *TGW THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THAT A MICROWAVE OVEN REQUIRED 15 AMPS BY ITSELF. HOWEVER, THE MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVER WAS WIRED ON A CIRCUIT…
Complaint 10448709 · Feb 21, 2012

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