- The problem
- Gulf stream is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- The risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- The fix
- Gulf stream is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on march 23, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Gulf Stream Mako Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Gulf Stream Mako with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2010 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Mako year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Gulf Stream Mako problems
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2002 Gulf Stream Mako 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 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2002 Gulf Stream Mako
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
We have a 2002 gulfstream mako 5th wheel trailer purchased new. The dometic rv refrigerator model rm 2652 failed to cool and so we ran it on propane. It never cooled and the refrigerator gas flue began to get hot and started to smoke, we turned off the gas. We called dometic and they said they have no knowledge of this problem. We had the recall done two years ago. Beware of this product! They will not help with their product and it could have burned our trailer and us. *Tr
Gulf Stream Mako: every year compared
All Mako years2002 Gulf Stream Mako vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Gulf Stream Mako | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest | 7 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Gulf Stream Friendship | 3 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer | 3 | 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 2002 Gulf Stream Mako
Does the 2002 Gulf Stream Mako have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Gulf Stream Mako: recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2010); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). 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 Mako?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Gulf Stream Mako had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 22, 2010 and the latest on January 22, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Gulf Stream Mako a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Gulf Stream Mako 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.
What should I do if my 2002 Gulf Stream Mako 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