Gulf Stream Conquest (2017-2018): Equipment
Recall 18V283000 · Apr 6, 2018 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
25
vehicles affected
25
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V283000
- Date
- Apr 6, 2018
- Maker
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Units affected
- 25
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the operator loads vehicle according to incorrect GVWR on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream | Conquest | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V283000?
1 model: Gulf Stream Conquest (2017-2018), about 25 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V283000?
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.
What can happen?
If the operator loads vehicle according to incorrect GVWR on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.