NHTSA vehicle safety data

2004 Gulf Stream Kingsport Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 Gulf Stream Kingsport has 2 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 2004 Gulf Stream Kingsport. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2004 Gulf Stream Kingsport owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Gulf Stream Kingsport, describing incidents dated July 10, 2008 to July 17, 2008.

Most-cited components

  • Tires 2 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10234835 · Filed

    THIS TIRE WAS A BLOW OUT, 1 WEEK AFTER THE LAST FAILURE, AND TIRE WAS ONLY ON THE ROAD 6 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. PRESSURE WAS CHECKED BEFORE WE LEFT. TIRE BLEW OUT THROUGH THE TOP/ AND A SMALL PART OF THE SIDE WALL. BELT FAILURE UNDER THE TREAD. *TR

  • ODI #10234204 · Filed

    TIRE FAILURE, AT FULL PRESSURE, 51PSI, ALWAYS MAINTAINED FULL PRESSURE, BECAUSE I SAW A TRAILER JUST LIKE MINE DESTROYED BY A LOW TIRE. BELTS CAME THROUGH THE TIRE, TREAD SEPARATION, AND A FOOTBALL SIZED BULGE. *TR

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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.

GULF STREAM/GFCI RECEPTACLES

NHTSA #03V532000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2003 · GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

Potentially affected: 574 vehicles

Vehicles built July 23, 2003 – September 4, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS EQUIPPED WITH EZ-FLO GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) RECEPTACLES, THE RECEPTACLE MAY NOT TRIP WHEN A GROUND FAULT IS PRESENT.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE GFCI RECEPTACLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 19, 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 1-800-289-8787.

Notes

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

Other Gulf Stream Kingsport model years

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