NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Gulf Stream Conquest Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gulf Stream dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2003 Gulf Stream Conquest owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest, describing incidents dated July 27, 2005 to May 9, 2006.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10157082 · Filed May 9, 2006
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…
ODI #10130403 · Filed August 30, 2005
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…

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ELECTRICAL WIRING

NHTSA #12V105000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported March 20, 2012 · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,502 vehicles

Gulf Stream campaign 12WG-0105 · Owners notified April 4, 2012 · Vehicles built January 5, 2001 – March 14, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

GULF STREAMS RECALL NUMBER IS 12WG-0105.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #08V411000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2008 · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

Potentially affected: 26,847 vehicles

Owners notified October 31, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – October 31, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #07V136000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported March 20, 2007 · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

Potentially affected: 38,767 vehicles

Owners notified June 28, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – August 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

GULF STREAM/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

NHTSA #03V092000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported March 12, 2003 · GULF STREAM COACH INC.

Potentially affected: 998 vehicles

Owners notified May 1, 2003 · Vehicles built September 21, 1999 – March 11, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Gulf Stream Conquest.

Equipment

ODI #10157082

Incident: May 9, 2006 · Filed: May 9, 2006

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

Tires

ODI #10130403

Incident: July 27, 2005 · Filed: August 30, 2005

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

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