Electrical systemRecall 13V-197 · Gulf Stream vehicles
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall 13V-197 covers 126 Gulf Stream vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V197000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
A failure of the wiring could result in property damage, fire, or injury.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 17, 2000 to December 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.