Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V283000 Reported April 6, 2018

Incorrect gvwr on federal placard/part 567

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. · Equipment · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V283000
Manufacturer Campaign
04052018
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
25
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 6, 2018
Completion Rate
72.00

Defect Summary

Gulf stream coach, inc. (gulf stream) is recalling certain 2017-2018 conquest motorhomes, model 6280. the federal placards on these vehicles may incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) as 14,500 lbs. When the correct gvwr is 12,500 lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

If the operator loads vehicle according to incorrect gvwr on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Gulf stream will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on june 27, 2018. Owners may contact gulf stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. gulf stream's number for this recall is 04052018.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V283000 or campaign 04052018.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V283000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V283000?

NHTSA recall 18V283000 was issued by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. on April 6, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect gvwr on federal placard/part 567. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V283000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04052018. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.