Gulf Stream Motorhome 2003
Model Motorhome made in 2003 by Gulf Stream got 12 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V329000 | GULF STREAM COACH INC. | from 05/31/2002 to 06/03/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1699 | 09/15/2003 | MFR | GULF STREAM COACH, INC. | 09/03/2003 | 09/12/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with t-1 thermal circuit breakers, surface mount and panel mount, if the circuit breaker handle is held in the on position after the unit is tripped and the circuit contacts weld together, heat may be generated that may damage attached or adjacent wiring creating a risk of fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a fire, serious injury or possibly death could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gulf stream will replace the defective circuit breakers with bussman 185 series circuit breakers free of charge. these circuit breakers can be sent directly to you or to a repair facility of your choosing. owner notification began september 15, 2003. owners should contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 9 | 03/01/2004 | |
| Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. the vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. the consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. the engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the hood. the rv was taken to dealer and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump relay was bad. the following week the engine light illuminated again. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and the consumer was told that the problem this time was the 02 sensor. the left speaker did not work and the right speaker became extremely hot. the cruise control brake lights, back up lights and tail lights were inoperative. *jb the consumer requested reimbursement. (gulf stream coach model# 6280 sn 29643) *sc *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 0 | 1 | 09/11/2002 |
| Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an overhead area without properly securing it; failure to adequately secure with proper bolts or strapping the fiberglass cap which serves as the exterior covering of the coach's front end above the driver's cab - safety and structural issues have been discovered. incident date is purchase date.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Received recal 03v329000 concerning t-1circuit breaker. the consumer and a dealer have tried to contact the manufacturer gulf stream to get the parts for the recall. the manufacturer was not responding to their requests. gulf stream bt cruiser 2003. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 9 | 03/01/2004 | |
| Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. the vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. the consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. the engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the hood. the rv was taken to dealer and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump relay was bad. the following week the engine light illuminated again. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and the consumer was told that the problem this time was the 02 sensor. the left speaker did not work and the right speaker became extremely hot. the cruise control brake lights, back up lights and tail lights were inoperative. *jb the consumer requested reimbursement. (gulf stream coach model# 6280 sn 29643) *sc *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 9 | 03/01/2004 | |
| Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. the vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. the consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. the engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the hood. the rv was taken to dealer and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump relay was bad. the following week the engine light illuminated again. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and the consumer was told that the problem this time was the 02 sensor. the left speaker did not work and the right speaker became extremely hot. the cruise control brake lights, back up lights and tail lights were inoperative. *jb the consumer requested reimbursement. (gulf stream coach model# 6280 sn 29643) *sc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 9 | 03/01/2004 | |
| Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. the vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. the consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. the engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the hood. the rv was taken to dealer and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump relay was bad. the following week the engine light illuminated again. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and the consumer was told that the problem this time was the 02 sensor. the left speaker did not work and the right speaker became extremely hot. the cruise control brake lights, back up lights and tail lights were inoperative. *jb the consumer requested reimbursement. (gulf stream coach model# 6280 sn 29643) *sc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 0 | 1 | 09/11/2002 |
| Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an overhead area without properly securing it; failure to adequately secure with proper bolts or strapping the fiberglass cap which serves as the exterior covering of the coach's front end above the driver's cab - safety and structural issues have been discovered. incident date is purchase date.*jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 0 | 1 | 09/11/2002 |
| Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an overhead area without properly securing it; failure to adequately secure with proper bolts or strapping the fiberglass cap which serves as the exterior covering of the coach's front end above the driver's cab - safety and structural issues have been discovered. incident date is purchase date.*jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 0 | 1 | 09/11/2002 |
| Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an overhead area without properly securing it; failure to adequately secure with proper bolts or strapping the fiberglass cap which serves as the exterior covering of the coach's front end above the driver's cab - safety and structural issues have been discovered. incident date is purchase date.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 0 | 1 | 09/11/2002 |
| Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an overhead area without properly securing it; failure to adequately secure with proper bolts or strapping the fiberglass cap which serves as the exterior covering of the coach's front end above the driver's cab - safety and structural issues have been discovered. incident date is purchase date.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/11/2002 | 0 | 1 | 09/11/2002 |
| Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an overhead area without properly securing it; failure to adequately secure with proper bolts or strapping the fiberglass cap which serves as the exterior covering of the coach's front end above the driver's cab - safety and structural issues have been discovered. incident date is purchase date.*jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 9 | 03/01/2004 | |
| Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. the vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. the consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. the engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the hood. the rv was taken to dealer and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump relay was bad. the following week the engine light illuminated again. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and the consumer was told that the problem this time was the 02 sensor. the left speaker did not work and the right speaker became extremely hot. the cruise control brake lights, back up lights and tail lights were inoperative. *jb the consumer requested reimbursement. (gulf stream coach model# 6280 sn 29643) *sc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | CLEARWATER | 33764 | HARBERSON SWANSTON RV | 727-539-8714 |
| NM | ALBUQUERQUE | 87123 | CHISOLM TRAIL RV |