2006 Gulf Stream Friendship Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Diesel (2 reports).

5Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2006 Gulf Stream Friendship recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 10V584Nov 22, 20101,328 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 09V141Apr 29, 200929 vehicles affected

Steering:Electric Power Assist System

Recall 08V426Aug 21, 200899 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 08V411Aug 15, 200826,847 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater

Recall 05V258Jun 2, 200520 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Diesel2

What owners report

2013-03-04, Fuel System, Diesel
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
2013-03-04, Fuel System, Diesel
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 *JS

2006 Gulf Stream Friendship questions

Does the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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