Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 06V-453 · Gulf Stream vehicles
GULF STREAM COACH, INC. recall 06V-453 covers 91 Gulf Stream vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on November 30, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V453000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE FUEL STATION MAY BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TRANSVERSE AND/OR LATERAL SUPPORT FOR THE FUEL TANK.
The risk
THE FUEL TANK COULD BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-482-6451.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.