Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 03V-329 · 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome
GULF STREAM COACH INC. recall 03V-329 covers 1,699 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V329000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH T-1 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, SURFACE MOUNT AND PANEL MOUNT, IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER HANDLE IS HELD IN THE "ON" POSITION AFTER THE UNIT IS TRIPPED AND THE CIRCUIT CONTACTS WELD TOGETHER, HEAT MAY BE GENERATED THAT MAY DAMAGE ATTACHED OR ADJACENT WIRING CREATING A RISK OF FIRE.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLY DEATH COULD OCCUR.
The fix
GULF STREAM WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH BUSSMAN 185 SERIES CIRCUIT BREAKERS FREE OF CHARGE. THESE CIRCUIT BREAKERS CAN BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU OR TO A REPAIR FACILITY OF YOUR CHOOSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-482-6456.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 31, 2002 to June 3, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.