Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Recall 93V-062 · 1989–1990 Gulf Stream Friendship
GULF STREAM COACH INC. recall 93V-062 covers 167 1989–1990 Gulf Stream Friendship for a electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc. problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WIRE USED TO POWER THE ELECTRONIC MEMORY ON A RADIO INSTALLED IN THE REAR OF THE MOTORHOME WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED DIRECTLY TO THE HOT SIDE OF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SOLENOID, AND HAS NO FUSE PROTECTION.
The risk
THE UNFUSED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CAN OVERLOAD AND OVERHEAT,RESULTING IN A FIRE OF THE ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATERIAL AND POSSIBLY SPREADINGFIRE AND NOXIOUS FUMES THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTORHOME.
The fix
INSTALL A FUSE AND FUSE HOLDER TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE CIRCUIT.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME.
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 1, 1988 to April 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.