Gulf Stream Atrium, Friendship, Independence, Scenic Cruiser and 4 more (2002-2004): Equipment
Recall 09V382000 · Oct 1, 2009 · Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
242
vehicles affected
242
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V382000
- Date
- Oct 1, 2009
- Maker
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Units affected
- 242
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2002-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-289-8787 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 17 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Stream | Atrium | 2002-2004 |
| 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 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V382000?
8 models: Gulf Stream Atrium (2002-2004), Gulf Stream Friendship (2002-2003), Gulf Stream Independence (2002-2003) and 5 more, about 242 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V382000?
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 BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STREAM AT 1-800-289-8787 OR NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
What can happen?
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.