Gulf Stream Conquest problems & recalls

Problem: Gulf stream coach inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2024 conquest, independence, trailmaster, friendship, and ameri-lite, model 177bh, travel trailers. the federal certification label may contain incorrect tire size and tire pressure information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: Incorrect tire information may result in overinflated tires and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 4, 2023. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-289-8787.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2023-2024 conquest and bt cruiser class c mini motor homes. please see the recall report for a complete list of model numbers. the entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.

Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch or install a new lock backplate, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 28, 2023. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is gs032923.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2020 amerilite, conquest, innsbruck, grand river, kingsport and trail master trailers. the gas refrigerator compartment may not be properly sealed, potentially releasing carbon monoxide or flammable unburned liquid petroleum (lp) gases throughout the trailer.

Risk: If the refrigerator compartment is not properly sealed, carbon monoxide or propane could be released into the trailer, increasing the risk of fire, injury or death.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gas refrigerator for proper sealing and repair, as necessary. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is 102919.

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.

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.

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.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2016-2018 gulf stream conquest and b touring cruiser motorhomes, models 6314, 6316, 6317, 6320, 63111, 5291 and 5316. these vehicles do not have intermediate side marker lights and have front and rear side marker lights that are spaced more than thirty feet apart. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Without intermediate side marker lights, the motorhome would have decreased visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will install intermediate side marker lights, free of charge. the recall began on may 18, 2018. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is 04172018.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2017-2018 conquest motorhomes, model 6280. the federal placards on these vehicles may incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) as 14,500 lbs. when the correct gvwr is 12,500 lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: If the operator loads vehicle according to incorrect gvwr on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on june 27, 2018. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is 04052018.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2011-2012 endura max fifth wheel, matrix, matrix fifth wheel, yellowstone, canyon trail, aztec, ridgeline, mako, executive ridgeline, explorer, stream-lite sport, stream-lite explorer, gulf breeze, gulf breeze sport, visa, gulf breeze explorer, capri, northern express, champaign gulf breeze, champaign stream-lite, conquest, innsbrook, special edition, track and trail, amerilite, amerilite super-lite, kingsport super-lite, cavalier, kingsport, kingsport park model, serenity park model, trailmaster, trailmaster destination, trailmaster park model, and sky recreational trailers. these trailers are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

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.

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.

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.

Problem: Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 caribbean, yellowstone and independence, 2008-2009 crescendo, sun voyager, and toy hauler, 2008 sun sport, 2008-2010 tour master, 2010 b touring cruiser, 2010-2011 conquest, 2009-2010 conquest super c and super nova, 2009 endura and gladiator motor homes manufactured august 1, 2007 to september 30, 2010. the affected vehicles are equipped with lippert-brand coachstep double and triple electric steps. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. the recall began on march 1, 2016. owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is cs070116.

Problem: Gulft stream coach (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 cavalier, lnnsbrook, conquest, amerilite, stream lite, emerald bay, fire fly, v stream ultra, mako, gulf breeze, side track, matrix, mini superlite, zero gravity, visa, capri, northern express, vista, aztec, yellowstone, prairie schooner, g force, max wide open, endura max, canyon trail, sedona, ridgeline, kingsport, trail master, sky and bull dog travel trailers manufactured january 1, 2006, through april 25, 2013 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Risk: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. a person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2013. owners may contact fastec at 1-800-837-2505 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761. gulf stream's recall number is 13fi-1013.

Problem: Gulf stream coach is recalling certain model year 2001 ultra, conquest, independence, ultra supreme, yellowstone, and cavalier motorhomes with floorplans 6316 or 8325. the motorhomes were manufactured may 17, 2000, through december 31, 2000. a portion of the electrical wiring may not be properly secured. this condition may cause wear and possible heat development between the refrigerator coils and the wire.

Risk: A failure of the wiring could result in property damage, fire, or injury.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will repair the motorhomes free of charge. the recall began on may 24, 2013. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's recall campaign number is 13wg-2000.

Problem: Gulf stream is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 class â“a┠and â“c┠recreational vehicles, built on floorplans 6316, 6317, 6330, 8325 and 8328, due to a section of unsecured wiring. see the above list for the models affected. the wiring within the raceway may not be properly secured leading to wear and potential heat development between the exposed wiring and heated refrigerator coils.

Risk: This condition could lead to failure of the 110 volt electrical wiring routed to the microwave cabinet, increasing the risk of fire, personal injury, or property damage.

Fix: Gulf stream will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 4, 2012. owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6456.