2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
On certain class b motor homes built on the sprinter chassis, the steel bracket securing the holding tank is installed in a location in which it presses against the oem brake lines.
Remedy: Dealers will repair these vehicles. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,457 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gulf stream vista cruiser rv. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear passenger panel fell off the vehicle without warning. The dealer stated that the part for the repai”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2009 · Structure
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, there was a pronounced vibration coming from under the rv. The rv was inspected by a dealer who determined the driveshaft angles we”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 26, 2006 · Power train
Compare Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser
How do I know if my 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Gulf Stream dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V446000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Gulf Stream models
- Sun Voyager36 complaints
- Motorhome35 complaints
- Gulf Stream30 complaints
- Conquest21 complaints
- Friendship12 complaints
- Tourmaster11 complaints
- Endura9 complaints
- Fifth Wheel Trailer7 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.