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2002 Gulf Stream ConquestProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Gulf Stream Conquest has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires40
Equipment10
Equipment adaptive/mobility10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2002 Gulf Stream Conquest recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 12V-105 · Mar 20, 2012 · 1,502 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-136 · Mar 20, 2007 · 38,767 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake fluid low warning: lamp

Recall 03V-092 · Mar 12, 2003 · 998 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Conquest year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Conquest median. How we score

'93'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'16'17'18'19'20'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Conquest owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10163631 · Jul 27, 2006
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…
Complaint 10116371 · Apr 4, 2005 · 20,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10083110 · Aug 1, 2004 · 3,000 miles

Own a 2002 Conquest?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.