Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser problems & recalls

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2021 vista cruiser, vintage cruiser, gulf breeze, matrix, streamlite, northern express, envision, and geo travel trailers. the federal certification label may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information listed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification" and federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Risk: The tires may be overinflated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream will mail a replacement certification label and installation instructions, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on june 28, 2021. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2015-2017 vista cruisers and 2016-2018 vintage cruiser travel trailers. the tire identification label incorrectly states that the trailers are equipped with st215/75r 14 load range c rated tires when actually they have st205/65r 14 load range d rated tires. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 567, "certification."

Risk: The incorrect information may cause the user to install the wrong replacement tire, affecting the vehicle's handling, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners and will provide them a corrected tire identification label, free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2017. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is gs250517.

Problem: Certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Gulf stream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). 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 you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with sc

Problem: 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.

Fix: Dealers will repair these vehicles. the recall began on october 14, 2005. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.