There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 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 2011 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 6,000 miles · reported Nov 7, 2012
After 6000 miles of use, the tire mounted on the right side of the rear axle (Unit is a travel trailer with 2 axles - fore and aft) was near bald from the center inward. The remaining 3 tires on the unit were wearing normally, having at least two-thirds tread life remaining. After diagnosing the problem as a bent axle, the selling dealer contacted the manufacturer, gulfstream coach of nappanee, indiana. The dealer was advised that the axle must have been bent during use and gulfstream would not replace it under warranty. The axle was manufactured by lippert components of goshen, indiana. We…
Suspension · at 3,200 miles · reported Sep 12, 2012
We purchased the camper march 15, 2011 and had been using it for a while and took it back to the dealer, because I felt there was tire wear on the inside edge and we was told it was probably over-loaded. So we took it home and removed some items that we could live without and continued to use it. On a trip to florida, we had a tire blow out on -95 in georgia on jan 19, 2012. We had the tire changed and continued our trip. When we arrived home, I checked the tires and found both of the tires on the camper were worn on the inside, so I took the camper to a local tire store and had new tires put…
Suspension · at 7,000 miles · reported Dec 10, 2011
I was traveling east-bound on I-90 in northeast ohio in a very heavy rain, pulling my 2011 single-axel gulf stream visa rsd trailer when the passenger side trailer tire blew out. When I climbed underneath the trailer, I discovered that the inside portion of the blown out tire was completely worn down to the steel thread. I then noticed that the driver side trailer tire was worn exactly the same way. I estimate that the trailer / tires had 7,000 miles max at the time. Several other owners of this trailer have reported the same exact issue and were diagnosed with bent axles.…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser?
Owners report suspension problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes, electric (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 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.