Gulf Stream Motorhomes with Norcold Refrigerators

October 9, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
GULF STREAM / ATRIUM		2002-2003
GULF STREAM / FRIENDSHIP		2002-2003
GULF STREAM / INDEPENDENCE		2002-2003
GULF STREAM / SCENIC CRUISER		2002-2003
GULF STREAM / SUN VOYAGER		2002-2003
GULF STREAM / TOURMASTER		2002-2003
GULF STREAM / TOURMASTER ELITE		2002-2003
GULF STREAM / YELLOWSTONE		2002-2003
Manufacturer: GULF STREAM COACH, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 11, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V382000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 242

Summary: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM REFRIGERATORS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.

Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND THE VEHICLE’S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE ALSO SEE NORCOLD’S DEFECT NOTICE 09E-027. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-289-8787 OR NORCOLD’S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.

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 .

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