2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme recalls and problems

The 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Gulf Stream dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme recalls

Recall 06V-113: Electrical System

Reported Apr 11, 2006 · 995 vehicles affected · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

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.

2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	1
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · at 17,200 miles · reported May 29, 2008

The contact owns a 2005 gulf stream ultra supreme. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. Prior to the fire, the contact noticed that the refrigerator had stopped working the same day. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 17,200. Updated 06/17/08.

Visibility · at 3,000 miles · reported Nov 1, 2006

Gulf stream motorhomes built in 2005 and 2006 have rear view mirrors that are mounted high and forward of the windshield. These are very disfunctional and leave only partial view of the mirror with no coverage of the area right aside of the motorhome. That is to say that we have a large dead spot when changing lanes.. I have only driven my unit 2400 miles and already had incidents of crowding cars that were right aside of me but unseen. I have made requests of the dealer and the manufacturer and was told by the gulf stream rep, "you bought it, live with it." I AM sure that if I force a car…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme: 06V-113 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme?

Owners report visibility problems most often (1 reports), followed by equipment (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,200 miles.

Are Gulf Stream recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Gulf Stream dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.