Recall 16V007000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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 Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GULF STREAM | CARIBBEAN |
| 2008 | GULF STREAM | CRESCENDO |
| 2008 | GULF STREAM | INDEPENDENCE |
| 2008 | GULF STREAM | SUN SPORT |
| 2008 | GULF STREAM | SUN VOYAGER |
| 2008 | GULF STREAM | TOUR MASTER |
| 2008 | GULF STREAM | TOY HAULER |
| 2008 | GULF STREAM | YELLOWSTONE |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | CARIBBEAN |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | CONQUEST SUPER C |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | CRESCENDO |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | ENDURA |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | GLADIATOR |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | INDEPENDENCE |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | SUN VOYAGER |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | SUPER NOVA |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | TOUR MASTER |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | TOY HAULER |
| 2009 | GULF STREAM | YELLOWSTONE |
| 2010 | GULF STREAM | B TOURING CRUISER |
| 2010 | GULF STREAM | CARIBBEAN |
| 2010 | GULF STREAM | CONQUEST |
| 2010 | GULF STREAM | CONQUEST SUPER C |
| 2010 | GULF STREAM | INDEPENDENCE |
| 2010 | GULF STREAM | SUPER NOVA |
| 2010 | GULF STREAM | TOUR MASTER |
| 2010 | GULF STREAM | YELLOWSTONE |
| 2011 | GULF STREAM | CARIBBEAN |
| 2011 | GULF STREAM | CONQUEST |
| 2011 | GULF STREAM | INDEPENDENCE |
| 2011 | GULF STREAM | YELLOWSTONE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.