2004 Gulf Stream Conquest problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/Bracket (1) · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber (1) · Equipment (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
2008-10-21 · Equipment“tl*the contact owns a 2004 gulf stream conquest. the vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment). the manufacturer stated that they would not pay for the repair because his vehicle was no longer under warranty. he would have to pay for the expenses out…”
2005-05-31 · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber“my wife ( is disabled and our rv is the only mode of transportation ) and we had taken our last trip to vermont in our 2004 gulf stream conquest, and we were on i-91 and there is several miles of the road which has been beaten badly and the rv was bouncing and vibrating the whole vehicle to the point my wife had to hold onto the dinette table she …”
2004-12-23 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/Bracket · 152 mi“when you drive this motorhome and attempt to negotiate a curve, it is really hard to keep the motorhome in it's own lane. i drive between 55-58 mph.and slow down when i feel the road conditions warrant, the motorhome feels as if it wants to roll over, i have spoke with others who share the same concerns. if you get. e onto a entrance ramp that i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.