Gulf Stream recall: Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong

Gulft Stream Coach (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Cavalier, lnnsbrook, Conquest, Amerilite, Stream lite, Emerald Bay, Fire Fly, V Stream Ultra, Mako, Gulf Breeze, Side Track, Matrix, Mini Superlite, Zero Gravity, Visa, Capri, Northern Express, Vista, Aztec, Yellowstone, Prairie Schooner, G Force, Max Wide Open, Endura Max, Canyon Trail, Sedona, Ridgeline, Kingsport, Trail Master, Sky and Bull Dog travel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

What could happen

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Gulf Stream will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Fastec at 1-800-837-2505 or Gulf Stream at 1-574-773-7761. Gulf Stream's recall number is 13FI-1013.

Vehicles covered

• Gulf Stream Amerilite 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Aztec 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Bull Dog 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Canyon Trail 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Capri 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Cavalier 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Conquest 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Emerald Bay 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Endura Max 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Fire Fly 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream G Force 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Gulf Breeze 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Innsbrook 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Kingsport 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Mako 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Matrix 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Max Wide Open 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Mini Superlite 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Northern Express 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Ridgeline 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Sedona 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Side Track 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Sky 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Streamlite 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Trail Master 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream V Stream Ultra 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Visa 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Vista 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Yellowstone 2007–2013
• Gulf Stream Zero Gravity 2007–2013

Facts

NHTSA recall number

13V511000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Oct 17, 2013

Owners notified

Dec 20, 2013

Vehicles or items affected

48,053

Started by

NHTSA investigation

Built

–

Part

Latches/locks/linkages

Maker's own recall number

13FI-1013

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Jan 4, 2018
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2010
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Sep 13, 2010
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment May 12, 2021
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Nov 24, 2017
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Oct 31, 2019

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.