- 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
2003 Gulf Stream Conquest Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2012 for the wiring. For comparison, the 2002 has 7 and the 2004 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Conquest year, for its age
#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 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.
2003 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 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.
- 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 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dt*: the contact stated the septic tank on the vehicle would not fully empty. The dealership inspected the vehicle ten times; however a foreign object was found after hosing the tank out. The dealership replaced the toilet with a marine toilet which was meant to grind up solids. Objects still became stuck and the tank would not empty. The septic tank has also cracked, causing the contents to leak on the ground. The vehicle is awaiting repair at the dealership. *Ak
Dt: caller said the spare tire was hanging in front of the back tires, and it fell off in front on the back driver's side tires. The pins that hold the axle to the leaf springs sheared off. It mutilated the back tires and caused some damage to the underside of the motor home. Caller said it almost turned the motor home over, but he got control of it. Caller was on vacation and was at a local mechanic. Dealer/manufacturer has not been contacted yet.*Ak the welds on the metal mounting for the spare tire had failed which caused the tire and metal mounting bracket to fall off the frame. The consumer was told the location of the tire in front of the rear axle was a bad design. *Jb
Gulf Stream Conquest: every year compared
All Conquest years2003 Gulf Stream Conquest vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest | 2 | 4 | F | |
| 2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Gulf Stream Independence | 3 | 7 | D | 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 Conquest
Does the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest: wiring (March 2012); recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2008); 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 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 30, 2005 and the latest on May 9, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 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 2003 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