Gulf Stream recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 GT GulfTran shuttle buses manufactured August 31, 2009, through October 22, 2010, and equipped with A&M Systems door actuators containing model 3230 circuit boards. Voltage spikes may damage the electrical components and electrical circuits of the door actuator, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
What could happen
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. will notify owners and replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2014. Owners may contact Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. at 1-800-289-8787. Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.'s number for this recall is 14AM213.
Vehicles covered
- Gulf Stream Gt Gulftran Shuttle 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V069000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 18, 2014
- Owners notified
- Mar 26, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Aug 31, 2009 to Oct 22, 2010
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical
- Maker's own recall number
- 14AM213
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.