Recalls for 2014 Gulf Stream Kingsport

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2014-06-13
Description
Gulf stream coach, inc.  (gulf stream) is recalling certain model year 2014 canyon trail, sedona, kingsport, and trail master fifth wheel and travel trailers.  In the affected vehicles, the rivets attaching the supports for the entry steps may fail, causing the steps to give when being used.  

Consequence
If the steps move during use, the user may slip or fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gulf stream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the support attaching rivets with bolts, free of charge.  The recall began on july 22, 2014.  Owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.  Gulf stream's number for this recall is fs110614.

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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2015-02-23
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.  

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.