- The problem
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Caribbean, Yellowstone and Independence, 2008-2009 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, and Toy Hauler, 2008 Sun Sport, 2008-2010 Tour Master, 2010 B Touring Cruiser, 2010-2011 Conquest, 2009-2010 Conquest Super C and Super Nova, 2009 Endura and Gladiator motor homes manufactured August 1, 2007 to September 30, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
- The risk
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is CS070116.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Gulf Stream Independence Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Gulf Stream Independence have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2016 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Independence year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Gulf Stream Independence 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 2011 Gulf Stream Independence 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 Independence: every year compared
All Independence years2011 Gulf Stream Independence vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Gulf Stream Independence | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2011 Gulf Stream Kingsport | 2 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Gulf Stream Endura Max | 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 2011 Gulf Stream Independence
Does the 2011 Gulf Stream Independence have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Gulf Stream Independence: recreational vehicle / trailer (January 2016). 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 2011 Gulf Stream Independence had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Gulf Stream Independence a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer 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 2011 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