2021 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2021 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 1 recall
Recall 21V343000 (12/05/2021): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2021 Vista Cruiser, Vintage Cruiser, Gulf Breeze, Matrix, Streamlite, Northern Express, Envision, and Geo travel trailers. The Federal Certification Label may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information listed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification" and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Fix: Gulf Stream will mail a replacement certification label and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
05/18/2021, WHEELS: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 GULF STREAM VINTAGE CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAULING THE ONE AXLE TRAILER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER’S SIDE TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS VERY LOW. THE TIRE AND WHEEL WERE LATER TAKEN TO THE LOCAL TIRE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL WAS FAULTY, CAUSING THE AIR TO LEAK FROM THE TIRE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.