Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- Manufacturer
- GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 91
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2006-11-30
- Owners notified
- 2006-11-27
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE FUEL STATION MAY BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TRANSVERSE AND/OR LATERAL SUPPORT FOR THE FUEL TANK.
Safety risk
THE FUEL TANK COULD BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-482-6451.