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1993-2019 · 23 model years

Gulf Stream Conquest Problems by year

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Gulf Stream Conquest across 23 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7), while 1996 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the equipment & accessories.

Most complaints for its age20027 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 2002
Complaints
21
Recalls
13
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Conquest complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20191100-C
20180300-D
20170300-D
20161201Electrical systemD
20130100-B
20120200-C
20110300-D
20100200-C
20090100-B
20080100-B
20071101Electrical systemC
20060100-B
20050200-C
20043300SuspensionD
20032400Equipment & accessoriesF
20027300Wheels & tiresF
20012401Equipment & accessoriesF
20002200Wheels & tiresD
19990100-B
19980100-B
19970100-B
19961000Body, doors & structureA
19931001Engine & coolingB

Most common Conquest problems

Gulf Stream Conquest recalls 13

Latches / locks / linkages

13V51100048,053 vehicles affected

Gulft Stream Coach (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Cavalier, lnnsbrook, Conquest, Amerilite, Stream lite, Emerald Bay, Fire Fly, V Stream Ultra, Mako, Gulf Breeze, Side Track, Matrix, Mini Superlite, Zero Gravity, Visa, Capri, Northern...

Electrical system: wiring

12V1050001,502 vehicles affected

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...

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer

07V13600038,767 vehicles affected

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...

Latest Conquest complaints

2019 Gulf Stream ConquestOther & unknown

We purchased a 2019 gulfstream conquest class c motorhome in march. We have a a safety issue with the motorhome. In the owners manual it says that the motorhome has a emergency exit window located in the back of the motorhome. Ours doesn't have a emergency exit window. We would like to know if there's a federal law stating there should be an emergency exit window located in the back of the motorhome above the bed. *Dt *dt vin is invalid*jb

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11218478
2016 Gulf Stream ConquestElectrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gulf stream conquest supreme travel trailer. While the trailer was unhitched and parked at a camp site, an electrical burning odor was detected and smoke was seen coming from the electrical panel located inside the camper under the refrigerator. A maintenance worker from the camp site was called. He opened the fuse panel and noticed that the wires were melted. No injuries were sustained. The police and fire departments were not notified. The contact mentioned that the campsite owner...

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unplugged the outside unit and informed the contact not to replug the camper. The vehicle was left at the campsite. Bean station auto sales (located at 974 tn-31, bean station, tn 37708 (865) 993-3308) was contacted and informed the contact that the warranty was expired and could not offer further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a call back. The contact found nhtsa campaign number: 13v197000 (electrical system) online, but was informed that this recall was issued in 2013 and was for 2001 motor homes. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was not applicable.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11003117
2007 Gulf Stream ConquestElectrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gulf stream conquest. The contact heard a pressure release noise and smelled a strong ammonia odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an rv independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a yellowish stain on the exterior service door. The mechanic removed the refrigerator to inspect the original cooling unit and noticed an electrical burn spot on the cooling unit below the cooling fans. The 110 bolt wires connected to the cooling unit melted the installation from the wire...

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and caused a direct short that burned a hole. The failure allowed the fuel to escape and leak down the cooling unit onto the service access door. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,394.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10874387
2002 Gulf Stream ConquestEquipment & accessories

The refrigerator in my rv quit working entirely. It has only worked intermittently for several months and since purchase of vehicle last december, 2013. In july, 2014, the burner jet was cleaned. Problem of unreliability and intermittently working continued. Refrigerator stopped working completely october 28, 2014. Inspection of rear of refrigerator found strong smell of an ammonia leak, and yellow residue and staining on floor of unit. I recently contacted dometic recall center and sent three pictures of the back of my refrigerator to them. I was told their records show a recall kit was installed on my refrigerator in 2008. *Tr

Filed Incident Equipment adaptive / mobilityNHTSA 10651615
2001 Gulf Stream ConquestEquipment & accessories

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gulf stream conquest sport. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact noticed a yellowish-brown substance spilling along side her refrigerator in early spring. She intended to take the vehicle to a dealer to have the issue repaired. She received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 06e076000 (equipment:recreational vehicle) for the refrigerator, but did not feel that the remedy (secondary burner housing) was sufficient. The manufacturer knew that...

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potential failures could occur and only offered to install the housing. The current mileage was approximately 17,000 and failure mileage was approximately 16,000. Updated 12-15-08 *bf updated 12/17/08.*Jb

Filed Incident EquipmentNHTSA 10249646
2002 Gulf Stream ConquestEquipment & accessories

Recreational vehicle- fatigue crack in boiler tube of the refrigerator releasing pressurized coolant solution. Model #rm2652, serial #2020367, product #9211440-44. We need this replaced before we have a vehicle fire. Please contact me at telephone number or address supplied. Thank you, maureen gillick *tr

Filed Incident EquipmentNHTSA 10248718

Questions about the Gulf Stream Conquest

Which Gulf Stream Conquest years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2002 (7), 2004 (3), 2000 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2002 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Gulf Stream Conquest years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996, 1993, 1997 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Conquest years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Gulf Stream Conquest problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (7), equipment & accessories (6), suspension (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Gulf Stream Conquest have?

NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Gulf Stream Conquest model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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