NHTSA Complaint #10159729 — 2006 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10159729 |
| Vehicle | 2006 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 1,400 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT OPENS THE DOOR REQUIRED AN EXTEND STRETCH TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THIS EXTENSION COULD RESULT IN THE OCCUPANT POSSIBLY FALLING FROM THE MOTOR HOME. ADDITIONALLY, THE BASEMENT DOORS HAVE SHARP EDGES THAT POSE RISK TO SMALL CHILDREN OR ADULTS WHO MAY NOT NOTICE THEM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO SOLUTION OFFERED TO EITHER PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS A 2006 GULF STREAM, MODEL INDEPENDENCE LS.*AK