2002 Gulf Stream Sunsport recalls and problems
The 2002 Gulf Stream Sunsport has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Gulf Stream dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 Gulf Stream Sunsport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 Gulf Stream Sunsport recalls
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.
Recall 03V-330: Trailer Hitches
Problem: On certain motor homes built on the workhorse w22 chassis, the drop down brackets used to attach the hitch to the frame rail extensions may not be adequate.
Risk: In the event that these angle brackets would fail, the hitch and the tow vehicle could become dislodged from the motor home increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf stream has developed a repair kit consisting of steel brackets, spacers, and mechanical fasteners. This kit can be sent directly to you or to a repair facility of your choosing. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. Owners should contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456, ext. 3743.
Recall 03V-092: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Gulf Stream Sunsport have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Gulf Stream Sunsport: 07V-136 (equipment), 03V-330 (trailer hitches), 03V-092 (service brakes, hydraulic). 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.