Gulf Stream Conquest recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 17, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recalls 2016–2018 Gulf Stream Conquest, B Touring Cruiser

Recall number

18V243000

Brand / firm

Gulf Stream

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 362 units

Why it was recalled

Without intermediate side marker lights, the motorhome would have decreased visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Gulf Stream Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes, models 6314, 6316, 6317, 6320, 63111, 5291 and 5316. These vehicles do not have intermediate side marker lights and have front and rear side marker lights that are spaced more than thirty feet apart. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install intermediate side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is 04172018.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.