Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V130001 Reported July 10, 1996

Gulfstream/rv awnings

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. · N/A · 28 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V130001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
28
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 10, 1996

Defect Summary

The awning for the slide-out room can unfurl or unroll during transit causing the bracket to rip free of the sidewall of the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

The awning could break loose while the vehicle is in motion resulting in a vehicle accident and personal injury.

Corrective Action

Carefree of colorado is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will install arm locks, anti-billow studs and brackets as well as wind deflectors on these awnings.

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 96V130001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V130001

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

What is recall 96V130001?

NHTSA recall 96V130001 was issued by Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. on July 10, 1996. It addresses: Gulfstream/rv awnings. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V130001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.