2006 Gulf Stream Friendship problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2010-11-22 · campaign 10V584000 · 1,328 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
What owners report
2013-03-04 · Fuel System, Diesel · 33,337 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gulf stream friendship. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel line had fractured in several different locations and all of the fuel pressure lines needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aw…”
2013-03-04 · Fuel System, Diesel · 33,337 mi“on 10/31/2012 while in transit from louisville ,ky to los angeles,ca on highway 70 at columbia,mo. noticed that rear monitor fogged up and strong smell of diesel fuel was in cabin of rv,after stopping to check problem was approached by another motorist behind me who stated the road was slippery behind me ,weather was misting at time.after inspect…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.