Saturday, August 30, 2008
RECALL: 2003-2006 GULF STREAMS MOTOR HOMES AND TRAILERS: DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
GULF STREAM / AMERI-LITE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / ATRIUM 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / B TOURING CRUISER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / CANYON TRAIL 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / CAVALIER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / CONQUEST 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / CRESCENDO 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / EMERALD BAY 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / ENDURA 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / FRIENDSHIP 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / G-FORCE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / GULF BREEZE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / INDEPENDENCE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / INNSBRUCK 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / KAHUNA BAY 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / KINGSPORT 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / MAKO 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / MINI 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / PALM BREEZE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / PRAIRIE SCHOONER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SCENIC CRUISER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SEAHAWK 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SEDONA 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SIDE KICK 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SIDE TRACK 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / STREAM-LITE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SUN SPORT 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SUN VOYAGER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / TOURMASTER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / TRACK & TRAIL 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / TRAILMASTER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / ULTRA 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / WIDE OPEN 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / YELLOWSTONE 2003-2006
Manufacturer : GULF STREAM COACH, INC. Mfr's Report Date : AUG 07, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V411000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 26847
Summary:
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 26,847 MY 2003-2006 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence:
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
GULF STREAM / AMERI-LITE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / ATRIUM 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / B TOURING CRUISER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / CANYON TRAIL 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / CAVALIER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / CONQUEST 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / CRESCENDO 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / EMERALD BAY 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / ENDURA 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / FRIENDSHIP 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / G-FORCE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / GULF BREEZE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / INDEPENDENCE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / INNSBRUCK 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / KAHUNA BAY 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / KINGSPORT 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / MAKO 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / MINI 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / PALM BREEZE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / PRAIRIE SCHOONER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SCENIC CRUISER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SEAHAWK 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SEDONA 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SIDE KICK 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SIDE TRACK 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / STREAM-LITE 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SUN SPORT 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / SUN VOYAGER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / TOURMASTER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / TRACK & TRAIL 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / TRAILMASTER 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / ULTRA 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / WIDE OPEN 2003-2006
GULF STREAM / YELLOWSTONE 2003-2006
Manufacturer : GULF STREAM COACH, INC. Mfr's Report Date : AUG 07, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V411000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 26847
Summary:
GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 26,847 MY 2003-2006 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence:
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.