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.
The worst 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Tires1
- Transmission1
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- Body2
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V446000 · Recall details
What 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 -
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 .
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Questions about the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser
Is the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser, 1.5 times a typical Vista Cruiser model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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