CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
An auxiliary solar charging port circuit in certain motorhomes is not fused. If solar panels are connected and they draw more current than the circuit can safely carry, the unprotected circuit can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy is free. Dealers will install circuit protection at no charge, and Gulf Stream will notify owners. Owners can contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-482-6456, extension 5208, and should reference recall number 10112018. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream Conquest | 20182019 |