The defect
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Conquest and BT Cruiser Class C Mini Motor Homes. Please see the recall report for a complete list of model numbers. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
The risk
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch or install a new lock backplate, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is GS032923.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream BT Cruiser | 2023, 2024 |
| Gulf Stream Conquest | 2023, 2024 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream BT Cruiser | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Stream BT Cruiser | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Stream Conquest | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Stream Conquest | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2023
11 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. filed 32 campaigns in all.
| 23V775000 17 Nov 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V594000 24 Aug 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V502000 21 Jul 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V373000 25 May 2023 | Autocar, LLC |
| 23V324000 4 May 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 23V187000 20 Mar 2023 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 23V166000 14 Mar 2023 | REV Recreation Group |
| 23V161000 10 Mar 2023 | Kibbi, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023