- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Gulf Stream Conquest Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (4) and the equipment & accessories (2). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2012 for the wiring. For comparison, the 2001 has 2 and the 2003 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Conquest year, for its age
#249 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest problems
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2002 Gulf Stream Conquest recalls 3
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.
- 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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7 complaints about the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gulf stream conquest. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control switch in october of 2007. When she called ford in november, they stated that it would be late (4th quarter) december before they could service the vehicle. She called back in december and ford stated that they did not know when the part would be available. Their guess was sometime around january of 2008. The contact has had the cruise control switch disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The engine size and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 26,000.
Two kumho tires failed that were mounted as duals of the right rear axle of my 2002 gulfstream motorhome. The vehicle was not overloaded and tires were properly inflated (80 psi). We had just purchased the motorhome, first trip, and were driving between 55 and 60 mph. The highway was dry and the temperature was about 90 degrees f. We had driven about 175 miles when the failure occurred. The tires were made by kumho, size lt225/75 r-16 load range e. It appears the outside dual separated causing about $5,000...
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damage to the coach, to the inside dual causing it to blowout and severing the right rear brake line. No injuries. The dot number on the inside dual was h21lyd1p1004 and the tread depth was 11. *Nm
I am a consumer with some serious problems with firestone tires! I am the owner of a 27 foot gulfstream rv. It being brand new, my first problems were with only ~ 6k000 miles on it--1/2 way across the us. The first tire tread separated--with the tire still full of air. Then the treads wore out on he front at ~ 7000 miles. Caused problems and big $$ to fix the front end...And 2 more new tires --not firestones. Nother tire suddenly developed a huge "bubble" in the sidewall--had to replace out of my pocket-again! ...
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:-( Last straw...May 26....Taking my daughter (5 yrs old) with 5 of her friends on her birthday outing. Another tire tread came off--again, with the tire still full of air. Again, major damage to the rv, and ruined the day...4 Hours later we were home...No party.... Sirs, I cannot tell you how worried I am about a company who, just today, told the local tire dealer (about my situation) and I quote: "we just have to wait for the rest of them to blow".............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What the......?!??????? I want to be reimbursed for damages and repairs, as well as replacements! I am having them all replaced and never with firestones again. So, how can you assist.*Ak
Driving 55 mph on i-25, nothing out the ordenary, just heard a pop, and when I pulled over the tread had rapped around the axle. Appon removing the wheel, I then tried to remove the tread from the axle, when I got it off I noticed that the tread was in one peace like it had seperated from the cord for unknown reasons.I don't know what caused the failure all I know is that many people have told me that carlisle tires have a record of failure. I have to replace the tire and the wheel, no damage was done to my trailer or to my wife and i. *Ak
While driving at highway speed, the consumer heard an explosion. The consumer slowed down immediately, looked in the rear view mirror and saw rubber all over the highway. The passenger side rear tire blew out. *Ak *jb
Gulf Stream Conquest: every year compared
All Conquest years2002 Gulf Stream Conquest vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest | 7 | 3 | F | |
| 2002 Gulf Stream Friendship | 3 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Gulf Stream Mako | 1 | 2 | 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 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest
Does the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest: 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 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (4), equipment & accessories (2), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 15, 2004 and the latest on October 31, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 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 2002 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