Vehicle recall 16V007000 · January 11, 2016

Gulf Stream Caribbean, Independence and 12 more models

The affected vehicles are equipped with Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Caribbean, Yellowstone and Independence, 2008-2009 Crescendo, Sun Voyager, and Toy Hauler, 2008 Sun Sport, 2008-2010 Tour Master, 2010 B Touring Cruiser, 2010-2011 Conquest, 2009-2010 Conquest Super C and Super Nova, 2009 Endura and Gladiator motor homes manufactured August 1, 2007 to September 30, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is CS070116.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 16V007000
Reported to NHTSA: January 11, 2016
Filed by: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CS070116
Owner notification: March 1, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 662
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V007000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser (2010): 2010
Gulf Stream Caribbean (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Gulf Stream Conquest (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
Gulf Stream Conquest Super C (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Gulf Stream Crescendo (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Gulf Stream Endura (2009): 2009
Gulf Stream Gladiator (2009): 2009
Gulf Stream Independence (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Gulf Stream Sun Voyager (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Gulf Stream Sunsport (2008): 2008
Gulf Stream Super Nova (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Gulf Stream Tourmaster (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
Gulf Stream TOY Hauler (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Gulf Stream Yellowstone (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

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