2017 Gulf Stream Conquest problems & recalls

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 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 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.