2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER
The 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint), Structure (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 306 vehicles.
Recall 05V446000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 306 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS B MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE SPRINTER CHASSIS, THE STEEL BRACKET SECURING THE HOLDING TANK IS INSTALLED IN A LOCATION IN WHICH IT PRESSES AGAINST THE OEM BRAKE LINES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CREATES POINTS OF POSSIBLE WEAR DUE TO VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHICH, OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LINES TO FATIGUE AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID. THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKES TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresvalve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER RV. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR PASSENGER PANEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 18,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION COMING FROM UNDER THE RV. THE RV WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE DRIVESHAFT ANGLES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND WAS EXCEEDING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE LENGTHENED IN ORDER TO STABILIZE THE OVERLOAD AND THE VIBRATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. UPDATED 11/30/2006 - *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION COMING FROM UNDER THE RV. THE RV WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE DRIVESHAFT ANGLES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND WAS EXCEEDING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE LENGTHENED IN ORDER TO STABILIZE THE OVERLOAD AND THE VIBRATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. UPDATED 11/30/2006 - *NM
DT: CONTACT STATED THREE VALVE STEMS FAILED. THE FIRST ONE WAS THE RIGHT REAR. IT WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE SIDE. THE OTHER TWO FAILED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH, AND WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH THE LEFT REAR AND THE RIGHT FRONT FAILED. HE WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. AAA CAME AND CHANGED THE TIRES THAT WERE FLAT. AALSO, AND CHANGED THE STEMS ON THE OTHER TWO TIRES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. MICHELIN, TIRE SIZE LT225/75R16 . *AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER
- 2000 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2001 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2002 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2003 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2004 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 2 complaints
- 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER (current)
- 2006 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER — 4 complaints
Other GULF STREAM Models
- GULF STREAM MOTORHOME — 68 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER — 58 total complaints
- GULF STREAM GULF STREAM — 40 total complaints
- GULF STREAM CONQUEST — 24 total complaints
- GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP — 17 total complaints
- GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 15 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER — 13 total complaints
- GULF STREAM ENDURA — 11 total complaints