2005 Gulf Stream Endura problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2012-03-20 · campaign 12V105000 · 1,502 vehicles
Defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 CLASS A AND C RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BUILT ON FLOORPLANS 6316, 6317, 6330, 8325 AND 8328, DUE TO A SECTION OF UNSECURED WIRING. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS AFFECTED. THE WIRING WITHIN THE RACEWAY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED LEADING TO WEAR AND POTENTIAL HEAT DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE EXPOSED WIRING AND HEATED REFRIGERATOR COILS.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2008-06-18 · Tires · 5,000 mi“while traveling with 5th wheel trailer had 3 blow outs within a 150 mile trip. tread separated from the steel belts causing damage to the trailer. trailer is a 2005 model purchased new in march 2005. tires had less than 5,000 miles, tread is at 75% with no weather rotting. air pressure was checked prior to trip and was at an adequate level. *tr…”
2005-09-29 · Structure · 2,428 mi“dt: the vehicle is a rv 2005 gulf stream endura. the consumer feels there is a problem with the weight distribution. the motor coach is too long for the chassis. the problem started on december 17, 2004. there have been no accidents. the consumer feels that the vehicle is unsafe. *ak the consumer stated the rv was unstable. there was too m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.