- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Gulf Stream Conquest Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 0 and the 2001 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Conquest year, for its age
#366 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Gulf Stream Conquest 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 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.
- The risk
- In 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.
- The fix
- Dealers 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.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Right front tire tread and steel belts seperated from tire body. This caused damage to the fender,step,right rear view mirror,and wheel cover. Was travling at 58 mph when tread came off. Was able to pull to side before tire went flat.The speed limit on this highway is 70 mph. Happy that I was not going that fast.
The consumer has had a total of four firestone steeltex radial rs4 ii tire failures. *Nm the first occurrence the right outside rear tire tread separated, the second occurrence the consumer discovered the right rear inner tire was flat. The third incident some wiring and insulation had came off the tire. The last occurrence the driver side outside blew out and caused substantial damage to the motorhome. *Jb
Gulf Stream Conquest: every year compared
All Conquest years2000 Gulf Stream Conquest vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2000 Gulf Stream Gulf Stream | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest LE | 1 | 2 | - | 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 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest
Does the 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); lamp (March 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 13, 2004 and the latest on June 27, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Gulf Stream Conquest 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 Conquest years have the most complaints?
2002 (7), 2004 (3), 2000 (2). See every Gulf Stream Conquest year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Gulf Stream Conquest 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