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2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 8, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer has problems

3 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
Tires20
Equipment10

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

1 recall

2003 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 03V-417 · Oct 27, 2003 · 4,988 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

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

2003 vs. every other Fifth Wheel Trailer 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 Fifth Wheel Trailer median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fifth Wheel Trailer owners report

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

2003 GULF STREAM TIRE BLEWOUT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE COURSE OF TIME, ALL SIX TIRES BLEW OUT. THE RV SUFFERED DAMAGED. (CARLISLE TIRE)*JB UPDATED *JB
Complaint 10165819 · Aug 8, 2006
SUB STANDARD TIRES, ON JULY 21, 2004 I HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL, OF MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. I DID NOT THINK ANYTHING ABOUT THE BLOW OUT OTHER THAN I HAVING BAD LUCK, THE TRAILER IS A 2003 MAKE MADE BY GULF STREAM. SO I JUST HAD THE TIRE REPLACED AND REPAIRED THE DAMAGE…
Complaint 10100071 · Nov 17, 2004

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