Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Recall 16V-851 · Gulf Stream vehicles
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall 16V-851 covers 340 Gulf Stream vehicles for a electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc. problem, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V851000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Conquest and B Touring Cruiser Class C motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2015 through October 24, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the in-dash radio unit assembly was improperly wired allowing the DVD to operate while the vehicle is in motion.
The risk
If the DVD monitor is operating and viewable while the vehicle is in motion, it may be a distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will disable the viewing of the DVD monitor while the vehicle is being driven, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact the Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GM112316.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 24, 2015 to October 24, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.