Gulf Stream recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Gulf stream is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
What could happen
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
The fix
Gulf stream is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began on march 23, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.
Vehicles covered
- Gulf Stream Atrium 2002–2005
- Gulf Stream Aztec 2010
- Gulf Stream Canyon Trail 2002–2006, 2008–2010
- Gulf Stream Friendship 1997–2007
- Gulf Stream Independence 2000–2010
- Gulf Stream Mako 2001–2010
- Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner 2000–2010
- Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser 1997–2005
- Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2003–2010
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster 2001–2002, 2005–2008
- Gulf Stream Tourmaster Elite 2000–2001
- Gulf Stream Yellowstone 2000–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V584000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 22, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 23, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,328
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Notes
Owners may also 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Jan 4, 2018
- Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Jun 9, 2015
- Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Jun 12, 2014
- Gulf Stream recall: Latches/locks/linkages Oct 17, 2013
- Gulf Stream recall: Equipment May 15, 2013
- Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Sep 13, 2010
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.