Equipment: electricalRecall 14V-069 · 2011 Gulf Stream GT Gulftran Shuttle
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall 14V-069 covers 8 2011 Gulf Stream GT Gulftran Shuttle for a equipment: electrical problem, reported to NHTSA on February 18, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 GT GulfTran shuttle buses manufactured August 31, 2009, through October 22, 2010, and equipped with A&M Systems door actuators containing model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
The risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. will notify owners and replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.'s number for this recall is 14AM213.
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 August 31, 2009 to October 22, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Electric Door Actuator May IgniteNHTSA