- The problem
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (GSC) is recall certain model year 2006 through 2008 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, Independence, Bounty Hunters, and Yellowstone Class A diesel pusher motor homes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from March 18, 2005, through December 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
- The risk
- Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- FCCC will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact GSC at 1-800-289-8787 or Daimler Trucks/FCCC at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Gulf Stream Independence Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Gulf Stream Independence with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in July 2012 for the service brakes, hydraulic. For comparison, the 2005 has 0 and the 2007 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Independence year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Gulf Stream Independence problems
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2006 Gulf Stream Independence recalls 5
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Gulf stream is recalling 15 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag.
- The risk
- The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731
- The problem
- Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Gulf stream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
- The problem
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
- The risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148). They will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
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1 complaints about the 2006 Gulf Stream Independence
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dt*: the contact stated the hydraulic system that opens the door required an extend stretch to close the door. This extension could result in the occupant possibly falling from the motor home. Additionally, the basement doors have sharp edges that pose risk to small children or adults who may not notice them. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified of the potential problems. However, there was no solution offered to either problem. The vehicle is a 2006 gulf stream, model independence ls.*Ak
Gulf Stream Independence: every year compared
All Independence years2006 Gulf Stream Independence vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Gulf Stream Independence | 1 | 5 | D | |
| 2006 Gulf Stream Endura | 5 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Gulf Stream G-Force | 1 | 2 | F | 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 2006 Gulf Stream Independence
Does the 2006 Gulf Stream Independence have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Gulf Stream Independence: service brakes, hydraulic (July 2012); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2010); service brakes, hydraulic (July 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2008) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Gulf Stream Independence?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Gulf Stream Independence had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 13, 2006 and the latest on June 13, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Gulf Stream Independence a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Gulf Stream Independence 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.
Which Gulf Stream Independence years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2006 (1), 2007 (1). See every Gulf Stream Independence year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Gulf Stream Independence 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