Gulf Stream Ultra 2002

Model Ultra made in 2002 by Gulf Stream got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
12V105000GULF STREAM COACH, INC.from 01/05/2001 to 03/14/2005V (Vehicle)150204/04/2012MFRGULF STREAM COACH, INC.03/20/201203/20/2012
Defect SummaryGulf stream is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 class
Consequence SummaryThis 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 SummaryGulf 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.
NotesGulf stream
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
07V136000GULF STREAM COACH, INC.from 04/01/1997 to 08/31/2003V (Vehicle)3876706/28/2007MFRGULF STREAM COACH, INC.03/20/200703/23/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryGulf 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.
NotesCustomers 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
03V092000GULF STREAM COACH INC.from 09/21/1999 to 03/11/2003V (Vehicle)99805/01/2003MFRGULF STREAM COACH, INC.03/12/200303/19/2003571105 S5.3
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
06/11/200410600108/14/2003
 Gulfstream rv year 2002 (body is a 2001); approx 11,000 miles. i was apprxoimately 30 miles south of green bay , wisconsin when a couple in a white sedan flagged me over. they told me that one of my rv windows had flown out and had smashed in the roadway. fortunately, they said that the flying window had not hit any cars and was smashed so thoroughly that there was probably little left to block any traffic. i called gulftstream manufacturer and they said since it was over one year old that they have no liablility. (the window manufacturer sent me a new window.) however, i am concerned that such a new vehicle would be so badly made that windows can fly out . many people could have died. the gulftsream head of consumer affairs stated absolutely that even though they put the window together, that they have no reponsibility and do not intend to look into the matter further.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
06/11/200410600108/14/2003
 Gulfstream rv year 2002 (body is a 2001); approx 11,000 miles. i was apprxoimately 30 miles south of green bay , wisconsin when a couple in a white sedan flagged me over. they told me that one of my rv windows had flown out and had smashed in the roadway. fortunately, they said that the flying window had not hit any cars and was smashed so thoroughly that there was probably little left to block any traffic. i called gulftstream manufacturer and they said since it was over one year old that they have no liablility. (the window manufacturer sent me a new window.) however, i am concerned that such a new vehicle would be so badly made that windows can fly out . many people could have died. the gulftsream head of consumer affairs stated absolutely that even though they put the window together, that they have no reponsibility and do not intend to look into the matter further.