We found the following complaints for GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP (2006)
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On10/31/2012 while in transit from louisville ,ky to los angeles,ca on highway 70 at columbia,mo. Noticed that rear monitor fogged up and strongsmell 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 behind me ,weather was misting at time.after inspecting under coach noticed diesel fuel was leaking from frame rails in rear of coach .upon opening luggage compartment found that luggage was diesel soaked also.no fuel lines in sight,removed vehicle from road and scheduled inspection by freightliner columbia .diagnosed with multiple delivery line failures hidden inside frame rails requiring fuel tank removal and line replacement.was obvious with the low mileage on this coach this should not be a normal wear and tear issue.on advise from my extended warranty carrier, was advised nhtsa had a recall on my model but on investigation both gulfstream and freightliner claim does not pertain to my engine .i believe both gulfstream and freightliner may know of the existence of this defect but are taking the "damage control" corporate stance by limiting the recall to specific engines,not having any information on how many of these vehicles are on the road with the caterpillar c7 engine ,and may have been repaired by owners previously,i believe to protect consumers from what is quite dangerous as the driver may have no idea he is spreading diesel fuel until accidents have occurred behind him,these vehicles need to be recalled also and any expense covered by the manufacturer.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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 needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 33,337 and the current mileage was 35,767. Updated 5/9/13 the consumer stated the fuel line could fail again because of the method of repair. Updated 05/21/2013
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