2001 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme problems & recalls

Problem: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. the welds where the liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracketing joins the floor trusses may not be adequate.

Risk: In the event that these welds would fail, the lp gas tank could become dislodged from the motor home possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: This recall has been superceded by recall no. 02v-128.

Problem: On certain motor home chassis, the welds where the liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracketing joins the floor trusses may not be adequate.

Risk: In the event that these welds would fail, the lp gas tank could become dislodged from the motor home possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Gulf stream has developed a repair kit consisting of steel brackets and mechanical fasteners that will be provided to the owners along with installation instructions. owners can also have their vehicles repaired at an authorized dealer if they so desire. owner notification began september 2, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf stream at 2

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

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 condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification is began may 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

Problem: Gulf stream coach is recalling certain model year 2001 ultra, conquest, independence, ultra supreme, yellowstone, and cavalier motorhomes with floorplans 6316 or 8325. the motorhomes were manufactured may 17, 2000, through december 31, 2000. a portion of the electrical wiring may not be properly secured. this condition may cause wear and possible heat development between the refrigerator coils and the wire.

Risk: A failure of the wiring could result in property damage, fire, or injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorhomes free of charge. the recall began on may 24, 2013. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's recall campaign number is 13wg-2000.