Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V007000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-01-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V007000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Vehicles affected
662
Reported to NHTSA
2016-01-11
Owners notified
2016-03-01

Defect description

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Caribbean, Yellowstone and Independence, 2008-2009 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, and Toy Hauler, 2008 Sun Sport, 2008-2010 Tour Master, 2010 B Touring Cruiser, 2010-2011 Conquest, 2009-2010 Conquest Super C and Super Nova, 2009 Endura and Gladiator motor homes manufactured August 1, 2007 to September 30, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Safety risk

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is CS070116.

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.

Scope of coverage

31 model years across 14 models.

ModelYears on record
GULF STREAM B Touring Cruiser2010
GULF STREAM Caribbean2011 2010 2009 2008
GULF STREAM Conquest2011 2010
GULF STREAM Conquest Super C2010 2009
GULF STREAM Crescendo2009 2008
GULF STREAM Endura2009
GULF STREAM Gladiator2009
GULF STREAM Independence2011 2010 2009 2008
GULF STREAM SUN Sport2008
GULF STREAM SUN Voyager2009 2008
GULF STREAM Super Nova2010 2009
GULF STREAM Tour Master2010 2009 2008
GULF STREAM TOY Hauler2009 2008
GULF STREAM Yellowstone2011 2010 2009 2008

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.