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Campaign 13V197 Posted May 14, 2013 126 units

2001 Gulf Stream Motorhome Recall 13V197: Wiring Wear

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V197 covers 126 2001 Gulf Stream Ultra, Conquest, Independence, Ultra Supreme, Yellowstone, and Cavalier motorhomes for unsecured wiring. Free repair at Gulf Stream dealers.

Gulf Stream is recalling 126 2001 Conquest, Ultra Supreme, Ultra, Cavalier, Yellowstone, and Independence motorhomes under recall 13V197 because electrical wiring near the refrigerator coils was not properly secured. The wiring can wear and develop heat, with a risk of property damage, fire, or injury, and the Gulf Stream dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The affected part is the electrical wiring routed near the refrigerator area in 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest, Ultra Supreme, Ultra, Cavalier, Yellowstone, and Independence motorhomes. That wiring carries power through the motorhome and has to be held in place so it stays away from hot surfaces, sharp edges, and parts that vibrate while the vehicle is moving.

On the recalled motorhomes, a portion of that wiring was not properly secured. The loose wiring can contact the refrigerator coils, which release heat as the refrigerator runs, and that contact can wear the wire covering. As the wire rubs against the coils, heat can build between the coil and the wire instead of staying isolated from the electrical system.

There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not describe a dashboard light, sound, smell, or other early symptom that owners can rely on before the wiring is damaged.

Who's affected?

Covers six Gulf Stream motorhome model lines from the 2001 model year, all tied to the electrical system.

2001 Gulf Stream Conquest electrical system
2001 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme electrical system
2001 Gulf Stream Ultra electrical system
2001 Gulf Stream Cavalier electrical system
2001 Gulf Stream Yellowstone electrical system
Units affected126

A matching 2001 Gulf Stream model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.

What's the safety risk?

Wiring failure creates risk of property damage, fire, or injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and ask the dealer whether the motorhome needs to stay parked until inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Gulf Stream dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest, Ultra Supreme, Ultra, Cavalier, Yellowstone, or Independence motorhome is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Gulf Stream dealer or Gulf Stream customer service to ask whether the free wiring repair is open for your VIN.
  3. Reference recall number 13V197 and Gulf Stream recall 13WG-2000 when you call.
  4. Schedule the wiring repair that secures the refrigerator-area electrical wiring to prevent wear and heat buildup.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Gulf Stream mailed one to you.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Gulf Stream technician repairs the motorhome wiring involved in recall 13V197. The work centers on the electrical wiring near the refrigerator coils: securing the wiring correctly and repairing the area so the wire is no longer left where coil contact can create wear and heat. The NHTSA filing says Gulf Stream began owner notification on May 24, 2013, and dealers repair the affected motorhomes free of charge. The filing does not give a separate time estimate for the repair.

Timeline

May 14, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
May 24, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V197?

Recall 13V197 covers 126 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest, Ultra Supreme, Ultra, Cavalier, Yellowstone, and Independence motorhomes with floorplans 6316 or 8325. Wiring near the refrigerator coils was not properly secured, which can lead to wear, heat, property damage, fire, or injury. Gulf Stream dealers repair it for free.

What should I do if my 2001 Gulf Stream Conquest, Ultra Supreme, Ultra, Cavalier, Yellowstone, or Independence is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 13V197. If it is, contact a franchised Gulf Stream dealer to schedule the wiring repair. Reference recall number 13V197 and Gulf Stream campaign number 13WG-2000 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform safety recall repairs at no cost, and Gulf Stream's remedy says dealers will repair the affected motorhomes free of charge. Parts and labor are covered through a franchised Gulf Stream dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire, property damage, or injury from a wiring failure. The recall involves electrical wiring near the refrigerator coils that was not properly secured. If your VIN is included, schedule the free Gulf Stream dealer repair.

When did Gulf Stream notify owners?

Gulf Stream began this recall on May 24, 2013. Owner notices were tied to that recall launch, and the free dealer repair path is listed in the recall remedy. Have your VIN ready when you call Gulf Stream or a franchised dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V197000
Gulf Stream customer service1-800-289-8787
NHTSA recall #13V197
NHTSA recall # (full)13V197000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →