Recall 03V-329: 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome

GULF STREAM COACH INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Sep 3, 2003, covering about 1,699 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-329
Report date
Sep 3, 2003
Vehicles affected
1,699
Owners notified
Sep 15, 2003

The problem

On certain motor homes equipped with t-1 thermal circuit breakers, surface mount and panel mount, if the circuit breaker handle is held in the "on" position after the unit is tripped and the circuit contacts weld together, heat may be generated that may damage attached or adjacent wiring creating a risk of fire.

The risk

In the event of a fire, serious injury or possibly death could occur.

The fix

Gulf stream will replace the defective circuit breakers with bussman 185 series circuit breakers free of charge. These circuit breakers can be sent directly to you or to a repair facility of your choosing. Owner notification began september 15, 2003. Owners should contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456.

Notes

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGULF STREAM COACH INC.
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V329000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Gulf Stream Motorhome2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-329?

On certain motor homes equipped with t-1 thermal circuit breakers, surface mount and panel mount, if the circuit breaker handle is held in the "on" position after the unit is tripped and the circuit contacts weld together, heat may be generated that may damage attached or adjacent wiring creating a risk of fire.

How is recall 03V-329 fixed?

Gulf stream will replace the defective circuit breakers with bussman 185 series circuit breakers free of charge. These circuit breakers can be sent directly to you or to a repair facility of your choosing. Owner notification began september 15, 2003. Owners should contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.