2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme.
Built on
- Freightliner XC Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 2005 XC Chassis
- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 7 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2005 E-450
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Gulf Stream recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Gulf Stream
Electrical System #06V113000 · 2006 · 995 units
Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 101 "controls and displays" and 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or gulf stream at 574-773-7761.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Gulf Stream for the 2005 Ultra Supreme. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is visibility.