no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…
2006 Gulf Stream FriendshipProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 4, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel system, diesel
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, diesel | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Gulf Stream Friendship recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE MAY LEAK DIESEL FUEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD CAUSING A SLIPPERY SURFACE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A…
no report yet
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Lpg systems: water heater
Risk. THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Stream.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Friendship year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Friendship median. How we score
'89'90'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Friendship owners report
Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Own a 2006 Friendship?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.