2003 Gulf Stream Conquest problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (1) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2012-03-20 · campaign 12V105000 · 1,502 vehicles
Defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 CLASS A AND C RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BUILT ON FLOORPLANS 6316, 6317, 6330, 8325 AND 8328, DUE TO A SECTION OF UNSECURED WIRING. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS AFFECTED. THE WIRING WITHIN THE RACEWAY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED LEADING TO WEAR AND POTENTIAL HEAT DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE EXPOSED WIRING AND HEATED REFRIGERATOR COILS.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2006-05-09 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater · 6,200 mi“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 sep…”
2005-08-30 · Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · 12,400 mi“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.