Recall 18V714 covers 605 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes with an unfused solar charging circuit. Free Gulf Stream dealer repair.
Gulf Stream is recalling 605 2018-2019 Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes because the auxiliary solar charging port circuit is not fused. If connected solar panels exceed the circuit's amperage capacity, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire; Gulf Stream dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The auxiliary solar charging port on 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes lets an owner connect a solar charger to help charge the house battery. That circuit is the wiring path between the outside charging port and the battery. A fuse in that path is supposed to act as a weak link: if electrical current gets too high, the fuse opens before the wiring overheats.
On affected motorhomes, the solar charging port circuit was built without that inline fuse at the house battery. The problem came from an omitted overcurrent protection device during installation. Without the fuse, an electrical overload in the solar charging circuit is not stopped at the battery connection, so the wiring does not have the intended protection.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, see, or feel a change that confirms the missing fuse before the circuit is overloaded.
Who's affected?
Covers both Conquest and B Touring Cruiser RVs from the 2018 and 2019 model years, all tied to the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2019 Gulf Stream Conquest | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2019 Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2018 Gulf Stream Conquest | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2018 Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 605 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If solar panels are connected and the circuit is overloaded, an unprotected circuit can overheat and increase the risk of a fire. Until circuit protection is installed, avoid using solar-panel equipment that overloads the circuit and schedule the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Gulf Stream dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest or B Touring Cruiser is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Gulf Stream dealer to schedule the free circuit-protection repair for the unfused auxiliary solar charging port.
- Bring the recall notice if Gulf Stream mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V714 when you call.
- Avoid connecting solar panels to the auxiliary solar charging port until the repair is complete.
- Call Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-482-6456 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Gulf Stream technician installs circuit protection for the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, which the recall identifies as unfused. Parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for this recall work, contact Gulf Stream's Warranty and Service Department at 1-800-289-8787 ext. 5208 about reimbursement. Keep any repair paperwork available so the service desk can match the work to recall 18V714.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 11, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| October 25, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 2, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 15, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V714?
Recall 18V714 covers 605 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes with an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused. If connected solar panels exceed the circuit's amperage capacity, the unprotected circuit can increase fire risk.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest or B Touring Cruiser is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 18V714. If it is, contact a Gulf Stream dealer to schedule the circuit protection installation. Reference recall 18V714 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Gulf Stream dealers will install circuit protection free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2018-2019 Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The auxiliary solar charging port circuit is not fused, so connected solar panels that exceed the circuit's amperage capacity can leave the circuit unprotected and increase fire risk. The repair adds circuit protection at no cost.
What if I bought this Gulf Stream motorhome used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Conquest or B Touring Cruiser is included, then contact a Gulf Stream dealer and reference recall 18V714.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V714000 |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream customer service | 1-800-482-6456 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V714 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V714000 |
Source documents
-
Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →