2003 Gulf Stream Cavalier recalls and problems
The 2003 Gulf Stream Cavalier has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Gulf Stream dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 Gulf Stream Cavalier vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 Gulf Stream Cavalier recalls
Recall 12V-105: Electrical System
Problem: Gulf stream is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 class âaâ and âcâ 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.
Fix: 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 08V-411: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Recall 07V-136: Equipment
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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Gulf Stream Cavalier have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Gulf Stream Cavalier: 12V-105 (electrical system), 08V-411 (equipment), 07V-136 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Gulf Stream recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Gulf Stream dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.