CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017-2018 motorhomes may have a federal certification label that lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 14,500 lbs. The correct GVWR is 12,500 lbs. The label is therefore wrong, and the vehicle does not meet the labeling requirements of 49 CFR Part 567.
If an operator loads the motorhome based on the incorrect 14,500 lb figure on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded. An overloaded vehicle has a greater risk of being involved in a crash.
Owners should contact Gulf Stream Coach customer service at 1-800-289-8787 (recall number 04052018) to receive a corrected Federal Placard at no cost. Until you have the corrected label, load your motorhome according to the 12,500 lb GVWR. You can also check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gulf Stream Conquest | 20172018 |
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