2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer recalls

Most common 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	3

What owners report

2005-09-02, Tires
I PURCHASED A RV, 5TH WHEEL, ON 4/25/02. IT CAME WITH CARLISLE ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE C TIRES. THE DOT MANUFACTURING DATE WAS 4501. WHEN RETURNING HOME FROM A VACATION ON SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2005 HAD A BLOWOUT ON ONE OF THE TIRES. I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THE RECOMMEND TIRE PRESSURE (50#), AND CHECKED THEM OFTEN FOR DEFECTS. THE INSIDE WALL SEPARATED FROM THE TREAD, AND THE OUTSIDE WALL HAD A 10" HOLE AND TREAD SEPARATION. THE BLOWN TIRE NEVER RODE ON THE GROUND IT WAS SUPPORTED AND SUSPENDED BY THE WHEEL IN FRONT OF IT. THESE TIRES HAVE 7200 MILES ON THEM AND THE TREAD WEAR IS NOT NOTICEABLE. THE SIDE WALL CONSTRUCTION LOOKED GOOD -- BUT WAS APPARENTLY LESS DURABLE THAN THE TREAD. THESE TIR

2005-08-02, Tires
I HAD COOPER ROADMASTER LT 245 75 R 16 AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. FROM THE DOT NUMBER, I BELIEVE THAT THESE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED IN JANUARY, 2001. THE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE INFLATED TO MAXIMUM PRESSURE (80 PSI), AND TRAILER HAD BEEN WEIGHED AT A PUBLIC SCALE TO ENSURE THAT IT WAS BELOW THE MAXIMUM CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE TIRES. ON JULY 13, I EXPERIENCED THE FIRST "BLOW OUT" WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY RV. I TOOK THE TIRE TO DISCOUNT TIRE COMPANY IN BROOMFIELD, CO, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TIRE. THE SECOND TIRE FAILED ON JULY 29TH, UNDER SI

2003-12-22, Tires
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THREE BLOWOUTS ON A FIFTH WHEEL RV TRAILER. *MR THERE HAVE BEEN DAMAGE ESTIMATES NEARING 6K DOLLARS. *SCC *JB RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS WEIGHED BY MINICK MATERIALS COMPANY AND REGISTERED A WEIGHT OF 8,600 POUNDS EVEN (WITHOUT WATER OR OTHER STORAGE OBJECTS IN THE RV). *MJJ THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ADD TO WHICH HAS BEEN UPDATED. *JB 3/1/04

2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer questions

Does the 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Gulf Stream Fifth Wheel Trailer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.