Gulf Stream Conquest 2003
Model Conquest made in 2003 by Gulf Stream got 2 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and tires. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V105000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 01/05/2001 to 03/14/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1502 | 04/04/2012 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 03/20/2012 | 03/20/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gulf stream is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 class | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to failure of the 110 volt electrical wiring routed to the microwave cabinet, increasing the risk of fire, personal injury, or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 4, 2012. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gulf stream | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V136000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 38767 | 06/28/2007 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 03/20/2007 | 03/23/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. the recall began on june 28, 2007. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V411000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 06/01/2003 to 10/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 26847 | 10/31/2008 | ODI | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 08/15/2008 | 08/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V092000 | GULF STREAM COACH INC. | from 09/21/1999 to 03/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 998 | 05/01/2003 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 03/12/2003 | 03/19/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 6200 | 1 | 06/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the septic tank on the vehicle would not fully empty. the dealership inspected the vehicle ten times; however a foreign object was found after hosing the tank out. the dealership replaced the toilet with a marine toilet which was meant to grind up solids. objects still became stuck and the tank would not empty. the septic tank has also cracked, causing the contents to leak on the ground. the vehicle is awaiting repair at the dealership. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 07/27/2005 | 12400 | 1 | 07/30/2004 |
| Dt: caller said the spare tire was hanging in front of the back tires, and it fell off in front on the back driver's side tires. the pins that hold the axle to the leaf springs sheared off. it mutilated the back tires and caused some damage to the underside of the motor home. caller said it almost turned the motor home over, but he got control of it. caller was on vacation and was at a local mechanic. dealer/manufacturer has not been contacted yet.*ak the welds on the metal mounting for the spare tire had failed which caused the tire and metal mounting bracket to fall off the frame. the consumer was told the location of the tire in front of the rear axle was a bad design. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | UNKNOWN | GULF STREAM | ||
| WA | EVERETT | 98204 | RV USA | 425-741-0100 |