- 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
2007 Gulf Stream Independence Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 Gulf Stream Independence with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in July 2012 for the service brakes, hydraulic. For comparison, the 2006 has 1 and the 2008 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Independence year, for its age
#445 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2007 Gulf Stream Independence recalls 4
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
- 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 2007 Gulf Stream Independence
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
12/12/16 Our entry door lock failed to unlock therefore we could not open the door to our motor home. The motorhome was parked in our driveway when this happened. We were just luck we were not inside or on a trip. The lock also could not be unlocked from inside once we climbed in through a window to gain access to our motorhome. You could not get out as the lock would not unlock. My husband tried to drill out the lock to allow the dead bolt to be moved did not work still could not get out or inside the motor...
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home. After two days of drilling and cutting on the lock he was able to get the lock removed by cutting off the two dead bolt plungers that went into the outside frame; allowing us entry to the motorhome. The mileage is 48,888. We do not know how the dead bolt lock got engaged as we did not use the dead bolt to lock the motorhome the lock locked on it's own.
Gulf Stream Independence: every year compared
All Independence years2007 Gulf Stream Independence vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Gulf Stream Independence | 1 | 4 | C | |
| 2007 Gulf Stream Innsbruck | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2007 Gulf Stream G-Force | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Gulf Stream Crescendo | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Gulf Stream 5290 (B Touring Cruiser) | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Gulf Stream Conquest | 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 2007 Gulf Stream Independence
Does the 2007 Gulf Stream Independence have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Gulf Stream Independence: service brakes, hydraulic (July 2012); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2010); service brakes, hydraulic (July 2009); steering (November 2007). 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 2007 Gulf Stream Independence had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 23, 2016 and the latest on December 23, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Gulf Stream Independence a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 47 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2007 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