2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
The 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK, potentially affecting up to 65,614 vehicles.
Recall 08V411000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 26,847 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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...
View full details →Recall 07V136000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 38,767 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE OWN A GULF STREAM INNSBROOK EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC MODEL RM 2652 REFRIGERATOR. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL INFORMATION AND WATCHED THE REFRIGERATOR FOR SIGNS LISTED IN THE RECALL. IT BEGAN TO SHOW THE SIGNS LISTED AND FAILED TO WORK AS SOON AS THOSE SIGNS BECAME PRESENT. WE TOOK THE CAMPER TO A CERTIFIED DEALER WHO SUBMITTED THE INFORMATION TO DOMETIC, THEY REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL DUE TO THE FAILURE. WE WERE TOLD THE UNIT FAILED DUE TO THE FATIGUE CRACK. I FIND IT RIDICULOUS THAT DOMETIC CAN ISSUE A RECALL THAT SAYS THEY PRODUCED A FAULTY PRODUCT BUT THE ONLY THING WE CAN BE PROTECTED FROM IS CATCHING ON FIRE. CAN SOMEONE MAKE THEM REPLACE ALL OF THESE UNITS THAT ARE FAILING SO THE CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE TO BEAR THE SUBSTANTIAL COST OF REPLACEMENT? AT THIS TIME WE HAVE NOT REPLACED THE UNIT AS WE ARE TRYING TO FIND AN ALTERNATIVE TO A DOMETIC UNIT. *TR
WE OWN A GULF STREAM INNSBROOK EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC MODEL RM 2652 REFRIGERATOR. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL INFORMATION AND WATCHED THE REFRIGERATOR FOR SIGNS LISTED IN THE RECALL. IT BEGAN TO SHOW THE SIGNS LISTED AND FAILED TO WORK AS SOON AS THOSE SIGNS BECAME PRESENT. WE TOOK THE CAMPER TO A CERTIFIED DEALER WHO SUBMITTED THE INFORMATION TO DOMETIC, THEY REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL DUE TO THE FAILURE. WE WERE TOLD THE UNIT FAILED DUE TO THE FATIGUE CRACK. I FIND IT RIDICULOUS THAT DOMETIC CAN ISSUE A RECALL THAT SAYS THEY PRODUCED A FAULTY PRODUCT BUT THE ONLY THING WE CAN BE PROTECTED FROM IS CATCHING ON FIRE. CAN SOMEONE MAKE THEM REPLACE ALL OF THESE UNITS THAT ARE FAILING SO THE CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE TO BEAR THE SUBSTANTIAL COST OF REPLACEMENT? AT THIS TIME WE HAVE NOT REPLACED THE UNIT AS WE ARE TRYING TO FIND AN ALTERNATIVE TO A DOMETIC UNIT. *TR
OUR CAMPER REFRIGERATOR HAD A RECALL ISSUED ON IT AND WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED. WE FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD BEEN RECALLED AFTER IT HAD BEEN AFFECTED AND NO LONGER WORKS. THE DAMAGE IS DUE TO WHAT HAD BEEN RECALLED. WE TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY TOLD US ABOUT THE RECALL AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN A YEAR (ONLY STOPPED PAYING FOR REPAIRS 3 WEEKS AGO) SINCE THEY MAILED OUT NOTICES. WE DID NOT GET A NOTICE. APPARENTLY NOT MUCH EFFORT WENT IN TO THE ATTEMPT FOR NOTIFICATION FOR REPAIRS. I FEEL THAT DOMETIC SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS TO MY REFRIGERATOR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
- 1998 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 0 complaints
- 1999 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2000 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2001 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2002 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK (current)
- 2004 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 1 complaint
- 2005 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2006 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 0 complaints
- 2007 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK — 2 complaints
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- GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP — 17 total complaints
- GULF STREAM TOURMASTER — 15 total complaints
- GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER — 13 total complaints