Gulf Stream Conquest SE recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recalls 2010–2014 Gulf Stream Conquest SE, Kingsport, Trail Master

Recall number

15V104000

Brand / firm

Gulf Stream

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 229 units

Why it was recalled

A tire blowout may result if the operator over inflates the tires due to incorrect label information, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Conquest SE, Trailmaster, and Kingsport recreational trailers, models 265BHS and 265BHG, manufactured October 28, 2009, to August 22, 2013. The tire label on the affected trailers does not contain the correct tire size and tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Gulf Stream will notify owners and will send owners corrected labels with instructions for the proper installation of the labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2015. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is EWR ID 00309.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.