- The problem
- Gulf Stream Coach is recalling certain model year 2001 Ultra, Conquest, Independence, Ultra Supreme, Yellowstone, and Cavalier motorhomes with floorplans 6316 or 8325. The motorhomes were manufactured May 17, 2000, through December 31, 2000. A portion of the electrical wiring may not be properly secured. This condition may cause wear and possible heat development between the refrigerator coils and the wire.
- The risk
- A failure of the wiring could result in property damage, fire, or injury.
- The fix
- Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorhomes free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2013. Owners may contact Gulf Stream at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's recall campaign number is 13WG-2000.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Gulf Stream Conquest Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in May 2013 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2000 has 2 and the 2002 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Conquest year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest problems
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2001 Gulf Stream Conquest recalls 4
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
- 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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2 complaints about the 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Consumer letter regarding rv that caught on fire. *Ts the consumer had a samsung microwave in her rv and received a recall letter. She has been unable to get any information on the microwave that was in her rv because it burned to the ground on 1/9/2003 for no apparent reason. *Nm *nm
Gulf Stream Conquest: every year compared
All Conquest years2001 Gulf Stream Conquest vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest | 2 | 4 | F | |
| 2001 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer | 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 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest
Does the 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest: electrical system (May 2013); wiring (March 2012); 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 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2).
How many complaints has the 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 20, 2006 and the latest on November 24, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 2001 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