Gulf Stream recall: Equipment

What is wrong

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. (Gulf Stream) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Endura Max fifth wheel, Matrix, Matrix fifth wheel, Yellowstone, Canyon Trail, Aztec, Ridgeline, Mako, Executive Ridgeline, Explorer, Stream-Lite Sport, Stream-Lite Explorer, Gulf Breeze, Gulf Breeze Sport, Visa, Gulf Breeze Explorer, Capri, Northern Express, Champaign Gulf Breeze, Champaign Stream-Lite, Conquest, Innsbrook, Special Edition, Track and Trail, Amerilite, Amerilite Super-Lite, Kingsport Super-Lite, Cavalier, Kingsport, Kingsport Park Model, Serenity Park Model, Trailmaster, Trailmaster Destination, Trailmaster Park Model, and Sky recreational trailers. These trailers are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

What could happen

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Gulf Stream will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Vehicles covered

• Gulf Stream Amerilite 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Aztec 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Canyon Trail 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Capri 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Cavalier 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Conquest 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Endura Max 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Executive Ridgeline 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Explorer 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Gulf Breeze 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Innsbrook 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Kingsport 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Mako 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Matrix 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Northern Express 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Ridgeline 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Serenity 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Sky 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Special Edition 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Streamlite 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Track & Trail 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Trailmaster 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Visa 2011–2012
• Gulf Stream Yellowstone 2011–2012

Facts

NHTSA recall number

18V005000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Jan 4, 2018

Owners notified

Feb 14, 2018

Vehicles or items affected

3,034

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Jan 3, 2011 to Jul 29, 2011

Part

Equipment

Maker's own recall number

20170104

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 Nov 3, 2023
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Oct 31, 2019
• Gulf Stream recall: Latches/locks/linkages Oct 17, 2013
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2010
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Jun 9, 2015
• Gulf Stream recall: Equipment Jun 12, 2014

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.