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2003 Gulf Stream FriendshipProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Gulf Stream Friendship, most often about the trailer hitches. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage64kTrailer hitches, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Gulf Stream Friendship has problems

1 complaint 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
Trailer hitches10

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

4 recalls

2003 Gulf Stream Friendship 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 10V-584 · Nov 22, 2010 · 1,328 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 09V-382 · Oct 1, 2009 · 242 vehicles

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-411 · Aug 15, 2008 · 26,847 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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 →

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 Friendship 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 Friendship median. How we score

'89'90'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Friendship owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP QUATTRO. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 5 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHILE EXITING THE MOTOR HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HITCH…
Complaint 11280011 · Nov 14, 2019 · 64,000 miles

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