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2006 Gulf Stream YellowstoneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V-584 · Nov 22, 2010 · 1,328 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 08V-426 · Aug 21, 2008 · 99 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-411 · Aug 15, 2008 · 26,847 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Yellowstone owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GULF STREAM 5211 YELLOW STONE RV. WHEN THE CAP WAS PLACED ONTO THE FRAME, THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION BECAME OFF BALANCE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING IS OFF BALANCE AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FROM LANE TO LANE. THE DEALER PROMISED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT NO REPAIRS HAVE…
Complaint 10210191 · Nov 28, 2007 · 1,845 miles

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