2018 Gulf Stream Conquest problems & recalls

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.

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.