- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Ameri-Lite year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Gulf 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.
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Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite: every year compared
All Ameri-Lite years2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Gulf Stream Independence | 3 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest | 2 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Gulf Stream Innsbruck | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Gulf Stream Friendship | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite
Does the 2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite: recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite years have the most complaints?
2004 (1), 2026 (1). See every Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data