NHTSA Recall 16V007000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 662 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V007000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CS070116 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | January 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V007000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser | 2010 |
| Gulf Stream Caribbean | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Gulf Stream Conquest | 2010, 2011 |
| Gulf Stream Conquest Super C | 2009, 2010 |
| Gulf Stream Crescendo | 2008, 2009 |
| Gulf Stream Endura | 2009 |
| Gulf Stream Gladiator | 2009 |
| Gulf Stream Independence | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Gulf Stream Sun Sport | 2008 |
| Gulf Stream Sun Voyager | 2008, 2009 |
| Gulf Stream Super Nova | 2009, 2010 |
| Gulf Stream Tour Master | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Gulf Stream Toy Hauler | 2008, 2009 |
| Gulf Stream Yellowstone | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.