Gulf Stream Super Nova 2010: Unstable Steps Risk Injury
Gulf Stream recalls 2010 Super Nova motorhomes with unstable entry steps that could cause injury. Owners must contact customer service for free retainer bracket installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Gulf Stream is recalling certain 2010 Super Nova motorhomes due to unstable entry steps that could lead to injury. The issue involves steps that may become unstable if the bolt connecting the fan gear assembly fractures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253395-gulf-stream-super-nova-2010-unstable-steps-risk-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253395-gulf-stream-super-nova-2010-unstable-steps-risk-injury · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V007000
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“Gulf Stream Super Nova 2010: Unstable Steps Risk Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253395-gulf-stream-super-nova-2010-unstable-steps-risk-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #16V007000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V007000).
Why it’s dangerous
The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps can fracture, causing the steps to become unstable. This instability increases the risk of injury during entry or exit from the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010 Gulf Stream Super Nova motorhomes with Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps are affected. Those who use the steps frequently are at higher risk of injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps on your 2010 Gulf Stream Super Nova. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between August 1, 2007 and September 30, 2010.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Gulf Stream at 1-800-289-8787 to schedule free installation of a retainer bracket.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #16V007000 (November 1, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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