Vehicle recall 87V048000 · April 7, 1987
1986 Gulf Stream Motorhome
Steel strap used to fasten aluminum fuel tanks failed to properly maintain the tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Steel strap used to fasten aluminum fuel tanks failed to properly maintain the tank.
- Consequence
- The above condition could result in separation of thefuel tank or loosening of the tank during vehicle operation, with thepossibility of harm or damage.
- Remedy
- Replace tanks and straps on all affected vehicles.
- Notes
- System: fuel tank/support straps.vehicle description: motorhome.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V048000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 1987
- Filed by
- GULF STREAM COACH INC.
- Owner notification
- March 19, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 533
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
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 Motorhome (1986): 1986
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