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1999 Gulf Stream Friendship recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Gulf Stream Friendship. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1999 Gulf Stream Friendship recalls, newest first

November 22, 2010NHTSA 10V5840001,328 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
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 times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 5, 2008NHTSA 08V383000413 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
Gulf stream is recalling 413 my 1999-2002 sun voyager, scenic cruise, friendship, and tour master motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Consequence
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Gulf stream is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08E030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 20, 2007NHTSA 07V13600038,767 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
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.
Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
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 scheduling of appointments. The recall began on June 28, 2007. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 23, 2006NHTSA 06V17800039 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
On certain class a motor homes built on a spartan chassis, the steering gear support bracket has the potential to fail when subject to the repetitive forces of static steering conditions.
Consequence
Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan chassis is conducting this recall (please see 06V156000) and will replace the steering support bracket free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1999 Gulf Stream Friendship were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1999 Gulf Stream Friendship have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Gulf Stream Friendship recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Gulf Stream dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Gulf Stream Friendship?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.