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 inspecting under coach noticed diesel fuel was leaking from frame rails in rear of coach .upon opening luggage compartment found that luggage was diesel soaked also.no fuel lines in sight,removed vehicle from road and scheduled inspection by freightliner columbia .diagnosed with multiple delivery line failures hidden inside frame rails requiring fuel tank removal and line replacement.was obvious with the low mileage on this coach this should not be a normal wear and tear issue.on advise from my extended warranty carrier, was advised the federal safety agency had a recall on my model but on investigation both gulfstream and freightliner claim does not pertain to my engine .I believe both gulfstream and freightliner may know of the existence of this defect but are taking the "damage control" corporate stance by limiting the recall to specific engines,not having any information on how many of these vehicles are on the road with the caterpillar c7 engine ,and may have been repaired by owners previously,I believe to protect consumers from what is quite dangerous as the driver may have no idea he is spreading diesel fuel until accidents have occurred behind him,these vehicles need to be recalled also and any expense covered by the manufacturer. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The worst 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
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- Fuel system2
Recalls 5
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V584000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Gulf stream is recalling 29 my 2006-2007 crescendo, tourmaster and friendship motor homes built on freightliner custom chassis with certain detroit diesel mbe 900 epa 04 engines. The high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Gulf stream is working with detroit diesel and will repair vehicles with a more robust line and vibration dampers free of charge please see 08v‑668. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel 1‑313‑592‑3708 or gulf stream at 574‑289‑8787.
Recall number 09V141000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Gulf stream is recalling 99 my 2006-2007 crescendo, yellowstone, friendship and tourmaster motor home chassis built using inline power steering filters. The filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. This can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
- Risk
- Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gulf stream is working with daimler trucks to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or gulf stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761.
Recall number 08V426000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or gulf stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761.
Recall number 08V411000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes. The burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
- Risk
- The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Gulf stream is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or gulf stream at 1‑574‑773‑7761.
Recall number 05V258000 · Recall details
What 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 33,337 and the current mileage was 35,767. *tr updated 5/9/13 *cn the consumer stated the fuel line could fail again because of the method of repair. Updated 05/21/2013
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Questions about the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship
Is the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship, close to a typical Friendship model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, other and steering.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V141000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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