Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 07V-136 · Gulf Stream vehicles

GULF STREAM COACH, INC. recall 07V-136 covers 38,767 Gulf Stream vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2007.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected38,76727 models

ReportedMar 20, 2007Owners notified Jun 28, 2007

Complaints since11Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 07V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, 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.

The risk

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

GULF STREAM WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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 YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

27 models

Vehicles in this recall

Gulf Stream Amerilite1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Atrium1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Canyon Trail1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Capri1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Cavalier1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Commercial1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Conquest1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Crescendo1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Endura1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Friendship1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Independence1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Innsbruck1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Kingsley1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Kingsport1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Mako1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Palm Breeze1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Seahawk1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Streamlite1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Sunsport1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream SUN Voyager1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Tourmaster1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Ultra1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2027

Gulf Stream Yellowstone1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Built from April 1, 1997 to August 31, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.