2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE
The 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tiressidewall (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE, potentially affecting up to 26,938 vehicles.
Recall 08V411000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 26,847 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 06V453000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 91 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE FUEL STATION MAY BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TRANSVERSE AND/OR LATERAL SUPPORT FOR THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: THE FUEL TANK COULD BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-482-6451.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GULF STREAM ENDS-BROOK SUPREME (NA). THE VEHICLE HAS FTS ULTRA CRT TIRES, SIZE ST/225/75/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEEL BELT SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO COMPLETELY BLOW OUT. PRIOR TO OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TIRE AND CONCLUDED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE AND TREAD WERE NORMAL. HE HAD A TECHNICIAN INSPECT THE TIRE, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE STEEL BELT DETACHED FROM THE INTERIOR SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE CONTACT STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE TIRE. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 3,100.
Safety Rating for the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM G-FORCE
- 2003 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — 0 complaints
- 2004 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — 0 complaints
- 2005 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — 0 complaints
- 2006 GULF STREAM G-FORCE (current)
- 2007 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — 1 complaint
- 2008 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — 0 complaints
- 2009 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — 0 complaints
- 2010 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — 0 complaints
- 2011 GULF STREAM G-FORCE — 0 complaints
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- GULF STREAM GULF STREAM — 40 total complaints
- GULF STREAM CONQUEST — 24 total complaints
- GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 21 total complaints
- GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP — 17 total complaints
- GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 15 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER — 13 total complaints