- The problem
- Gulf stream is recalling certain model year 2004- 2011 yellowstone, 2004-2009 prairie schooner, 2002-2003 seahawk, 2007-2011 mako, 2003 kingsley, 2007-2009 sedona, 2008 canyon trail, 2008-2010 super nova, 2009-2010 endura, and 2010 caribbean recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- The risk
- AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
- The fix
- Gulf stream will notify owners and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 14, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 (8:00 - 4:30 est), monday through friday or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2010 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Super Nova year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Gulf Stream Super Nova: every year compared
All Super Nova years2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2008 Gulf Stream Crescendo | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Gulf Stream Amerilite | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova
Does the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova: equipment (September 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Gulf Stream Super Nova year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Gulf Stream Super Nova has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data