Gulf Stream 2019 Conquest Motorhomes: Solar Panel Fire Risk
Gulf Stream is recalling 2018-2019 Conquest motorhomes with solar charging ports that lack circuit protection, risking fire if amperage exceeds capacity.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Gulf Stream is recalling certain 2018-2019 Conquest motorhomes because their solar charging circuits lack proper fusing. This could cause fire if solar panels exceed the circuit's amperage capacity. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223913-gulf-stream-2019-conquest-motorhomes-solar-panel-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223913-gulf-stream-2019-conquest-motorhomes-solar-panel-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V714000
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“Gulf Stream 2019 Conquest Motorhomes: Solar Panel Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223913-gulf-stream-2019-conquest-motorhomes-solar-panel-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V714000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V714000).
Why it’s dangerous
The solar charging circuit lacks a fuse, so if the solar panels produce more current than the circuit can handle, it may overheat and cause a fire. This is a risk during normal use when solar panels are connected.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest and B Touring Cruiser motorhomes are affected. Those who use solar panels with these vehicles face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Gulf Stream Conquest or B Touring Cruiser motorhome has a solar charging port circuit that isn't fused. The recall started November 15, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Gulf Stream
Call Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-482-6456, extension 5208 to schedule circuit protection installation.
Get Circuit Protection
Gulf Stream will install free circuit protection at your dealer after notification.
What NHTSA says to do
Gulf Stream will notify owners, and dealers will install circuit protection, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-482-6456, extension 5208. Gulf Stream's number for this recall is 10112018.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V714000 (November 10, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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