The problem
On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers, the fuel station may be installed in such a manner as to limit the amount of transverse and/or lateral support for the fuel tank.
The risk
The fuel tank could become dislodged causing fuel spillage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install support brackets on the fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on november 28, 2006. Owners may contact gulf stream at 1-800-482-6451.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Gulf Stream dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V453000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.