NHTSA Recall 10V584000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V584000; Date: Nov. 22, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Gulf Stream Atrium; 2003 Gulf Stream Atrium; 2004 Gulf Stream Atrium; 2005 Gulf Stream Atrium; 2010 Gulf Stream Aztec; 2002 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 2003 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 2004 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 2005 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 2006 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 2008 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 2009 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 2010 Gulf Stream Canyon Trail; 1997 Gulf Stream Friendship; 1998 Gulf Stream Friendship; 1999 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2000 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2001 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2002 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2003 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2004 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2005 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2006 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2007 Gulf Stream Friendship; 2000 Gulf Stream Independence; 2001 Gulf Stream Independence; 2002 Gulf Stream Independence; 2003 Gulf Stream Independence; 2004 Gulf Stream Independence; 2005 Gulf Stream Independence; 2006 Gulf Stream Independence; 2007 Gulf Stream Independence; 2008 Gulf Stream Independence; 2009 Gulf Stream Independence; 2010 Gulf Stream Independence; 2001 Gulf Stream Mako; 2002 Gulf Stream Mako; 2003 Gulf Stream Mako; 2004 Gulf Stream Mako; 2005 Gulf Stream Mako; 2006 Gulf Stream Mako; 2007 Gulf Stream Mako; 2008 Gulf Stream Mako; 2009 Gulf Stream Mako; 2010 Gulf Stream Mako; 2000 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2001 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2002 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2003 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2004 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2005 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2006 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2007 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2008 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2009 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 2010 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner; 1997 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 1998 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 1999 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 2001 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 2002 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 2003 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 2004 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 2005 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser; 2003 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 2005 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 2006 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 2007 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 2008 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 2009 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 2010 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager; 2001 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2002 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2005 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2006 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2007 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2008 Gulf Stream Tourmaster; 2000 Gulf Stream Tourmaster Elite; 2001 Gulf Stream Tourmaster Elite; 2000 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2001 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2002 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2003 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2004 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2005 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2006 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2007 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2009 Gulf Stream Yellowstone; 2010 Gulf Stream Yellowstone
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,328
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 2011
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