Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 18V-714 · Gulf Stream vehicles
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recall 18V-714 covers 605 Gulf Stream vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 15% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V714000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
The risk
If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install circuit protection, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-482-6456, extension 5208. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is 10112018.
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
15%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 14, 2017 to October 8, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.