Gulf Stream Endura 2006
Model Endura made in 2006 by Gulf Stream got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and suspension. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V411000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 06/01/2003 to 10/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 26847 | 10/31/2008 | ODI | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 08/15/2008 | 08/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/11/2006 | 9000 | 1 | 10/22/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated, while routinely inspecting the undercarriage of the rv, three soft copper propane lines were noticed beside and above the inner passenger rear tire. the lines are only three inches from the tire and have only a soft plastic covering. although, no actual failure occurred there was concern that in the event of a blowout or road hazard, the soft lines may rupture and cause a leak of propane or a fire may erupt. the manufacturer was contacted when the problem was noticed and the manufacturer determined the vehicle met specifications. the rv is a 2006 gulf stream, endura max, model 6370.*ak updated 05/10/06. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 12/22/2008 | 7250 | 1 | |
| I have a gulfstreams endura 37.7 feet long on a gm c5500 that vehicle is very unstable went driving. it sway and bounce form side to side constantly went driving . i research the rv forum all those rv with the same chassis have those same problems .i am afraid to drive it. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/22/2008 | 7250 | 1 | |
| I have a gulfstreams endura 37.7 feet long on a gm c5500 that vehicle is very unstable went driving. it sway and bounce form side to side constantly went driving . i research the rv forum all those rv with the same chassis have those same problems .i am afraid to drive it. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 12/22/2008 | 7250 | 1 | |
| I have a gulfstreams endura 37.7 feet long on a gm c5500 that vehicle is very unstable went driving. it sway and bounce form side to side constantly went driving . i research the rv forum all those rv with the same chassis have those same problems .i am afraid to drive it. *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 07/20/2010 | 23000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 2006 gulf stream endura the contact stated that while he was driving 75 mph , fumes of formaldehyde started to come in the vehicle. he continue to drive until he was unable to drive anymore do to sickness. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised to air it out . the vehicle was not repaired and he is unable to drive it. the failure mileage 23,000 and the current mileage is 29,000. pm | |||