Gulf Stream Yellowstone 2005
Model Yellowstone made in 2005 by Gulf Stream got 4 consumer complains as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2005
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V105000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 01/05/2001 to 03/14/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1502 | 04/04/2012 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 03/20/2012 | 03/20/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gulf stream is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 class | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to failure of the 110 volt electrical wiring routed to the microwave cabinet, increasing the risk of fire, personal injury, or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 4, 2012. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gulf stream | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V406000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1364 | 02/14/2011 | ODI | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 09/13/2010 | 09/13/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated receiver could cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V584000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1328 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 11/22/2010 | 11/22/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 04V380000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 04/15/2004 to 06/24/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 104 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 08/03/2004 | 08/05/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built with dewalt/power gear hydraulic hoses used for the slide-out rooms and leveling jacks, the crimping process for attaching the hose fitting to the end of the hydraulic hose was performed improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When one of the improperly crimped hose assemblies is placed under a heavy load, hydraulic fluid could be released in a high pressure spray creating a risk of fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dewalt/power gear will notify gulf stream customers and will inspect and replace the hose fitting. owners should contact gulf stream coach at 800-289-8787. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| SUSPENSION | |||
| 04/28/2009 | 0 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gulf stream coach yellowstone. the contact stated that while traveling 14 months ago with the trailer the contact lost the front door side tire on the trailer. two weeks ago the contact lost tire, rim, rotor and drum and beam. the contact replaced the tire the first time, but when the contact had to have the tire, rim, rotor, drum and beam replaced that found that the axle, which was labeled as carrying 6000lbs, but the axles actually carried 5200lbs. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the contact feels this is a safety issue because the trailer is mis-labeled. the trailer was in storage and the mileage was not available.rl | |||