Gulf Stream Kingsport 2004
Model Kingsport made in 2004 by Gulf Stream got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 2004
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V532000 | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | from 07/23/2003 to 09/04/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 574 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 12/12/2003 | 12/18/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with ez-flo ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci) receptacles, the receptacle may not trip when a ground fault is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in risk of electrical shock and cause a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the gfci receptacle. owner notification is expected to begin december 19, 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 1-800-289-8787. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 2060 | 1 | |
| This tire was a blow out, 1 week after the last failure, and tire was only on the road 6 miles from my house. pressure was checked before we left. tire blew out through the top/ and a small part of the side wall. belt failure under the tread. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 2000 | 1 | |
| Tire failure, at full pressure, 51psi, always maintained full pressure, because i saw a trailer just like mine destroyed by a low tire. belts came through the tire, tread separation, and a football sized bulge. *tr | |||