The 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,699 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, SERIOUS INJURY OR POSSIBLY DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
SEAT BELTS
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The size is lt235/75/16 the make is delta essential .premature tire failure , unable to handle load . Purch. 6 tires at the same time all simular date of production 2012. 3 of six failed this summer within 1,700 miles of eachother. All failures were on rear part of a dual wheel set. Properly…”
“Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. The consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. The engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the…”
“Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. The consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. The engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the…”
“Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. The consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. The engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the…”
“Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. The consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. The engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the…”
“Various problems with gulf stream coach model 6280. *mr while driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle had plenty of oil and coolant and was running smoothly. The consumer then tried a higher grade of gas. The engine light did not come back on, but there was a noise coming from under the…”
“Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an…”
“Partial listing: improperly secured passenger restraints in belted, seated positions; improper tie down of the seat mechanisms in belted seated positions; leaks in the liquid petroleum gas system at time of delivery; installation of cabinet work of sufficient weight to cause serious injury in an…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Gulf Stream Motorhome as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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