Electrical system: wiringRecall 12V-105 · Gulf Stream vehicles

GULF STREAM COACH, INC. recall 12V-105 covers 1,502 Gulf Stream vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2012.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,5026 models
ReportedMar 20, 2012Owners notified Apr 4, 2012
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 12V105000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 CLASS “A” AND “C” RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BUILT ON FLOORPLANS 6316, 6317, 6330, 8325 AND 8328, DUE TO A SECTION OF UNSECURED WIRING. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS AFFECTED. THE WIRING WITHIN THE RACEWAY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED LEADING TO WEAR AND POTENTIAL HEAT DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE EXPOSED WIRING AND HEATED REFRIGERATOR COILS.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE 110 VOLT ELECTRICAL WIRING ROUTED TO THE MICROWAVE CABINET, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

What to do

The fix

GULF STREAM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-482-6456.

GULF STREAM’S RECALL NUMBER IS 12WG-0105.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.

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

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 5, 2001 to March 14, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.