- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Without intermediate side marker lights, the motorhome would have decreased visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Gulf Stream Conquest Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2018 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2017 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Conquest year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest problems
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2016 Gulf Stream Conquest recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Conquest and B Touring Cruiser Class C motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2015 through October 24, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the in-dash radio unit assembly was improperly wired allowing the DVD to operate while the vehicle is in motion.
- The risk
- If the DVD monitor is operating and viewable while the vehicle is in motion, it may be a distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will disable the viewing of the DVD monitor while the vehicle is being driven, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact the Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GM112316.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gulf stream conquest supreme travel trailer. While the trailer was unhitched and parked at a camp site, an electrical burning odor was detected and smoke was seen coming from the electrical panel located inside the camper under the refrigerator. A maintenance worker from the camp site was called. He opened the fuse panel and noticed that the wires were melted. No injuries were sustained. The police and fire departments were not notified. The contact mentioned that the campsite owner...
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unplugged the outside unit and informed the contact not to replug the camper. The vehicle was left at the campsite. Bean station auto sales (located at 974 tn-31, bean station, tn 37708 (865) 993-3308) was contacted and informed the contact that the warranty was expired and could not offer further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a call back. The contact found nhtsa campaign number: 13v197000 (electrical system) online, but was informed that this recall was issued in 2013 and was for 2001 motor homes. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was not applicable.
Gulf Stream Conquest: every year compared
All Conquest yearsQuestions about the 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest
Does the 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest: exterior lighting (April 2018); radio / tape deck / cd etc. (November 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 5, 2017 and the latest on July 5, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Gulf Stream Conquest year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Gulf Stream Conquest years have the most complaints?
2002 (7), 2004 (3), 2000 (2). See every Gulf Stream Conquest year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Gulf Stream Conquest has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data