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2002 Gulf Stream Conquest problems

The most common problem on the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest is tires. It has 3.5 times the complaints of a typical Conquest model year.

Typical year3.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
3
Worst area
Tires

The worst 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    4
  • Acceleration
    1

Problems by type

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  • Tires
    4
  • Acceleration
    1

Recalls 3

Electrical system: wiringReported March 20, 2012 · 1,502 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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.

Recall number 12V105000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 20, 2007 · 38,767 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
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.

Recall number 07V136000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lampReported March 12, 2003 · 998 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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.

Recall number 03V092000 · Recall details

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What 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · 41,705 miles · FL

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.

Filed Nov 13, 2008 · NY

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

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Acceleration · NM

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.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Tires · CO

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 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.

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Tires · 20,000 miles · FL

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! :-( 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.

Filed Aug 1, 2004 · Tires · 3,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Tires · 4,900 miles · CO

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

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Is the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest, 3.5 times a typical Conquest model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest?

Tires, with 4 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest have?

3 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

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