Tank assembly: mountingRecall 87V-048 · 1986 Gulf Stream Motorhome

GULF STREAM COACH INC. recall 87V-048 covers 533 1986 Gulf Stream Motorhome for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5331 model
ReportedApr 7, 1987Owners notified Mar 19, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

STEEL STRAP USED TO FASTEN ALUMINUM FUEL TANKS FAILED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE TANK.

The risk

THE ABOVE CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THEFUEL TANK OR LOOSENING OF THE TANK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WITH THEPOSSIBILITY OF HARM OR DAMAGE.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE TANKS AND STRAPS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/SUPPORT STRAPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 1, 1985 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.