GULF STREAM CONQUEST 2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V283000

Make Model Year
GULF STREAM CONQUEST 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-27 2018-04-06 2018-05-04

Production Dates: 2016-03-08 - 2017-09-11

Manufacturers Involved: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04052018

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

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."

Consequence

If the operator loads vehicle according to incorrect GVWR on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.