CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR
— Recall Campaign #07V136000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 38,767 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V136000
| Manufacturer: | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 20, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V136000 |
| Units affected: | 38,767 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 1997 GULF STREAM SUN SPORT
- 1997-2002 GULF STREAM STREAM-LITE
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM AMERI-LITE
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM ATRIUM
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM BTOURING CRUISER
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM CANYON TRAIL
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM CAPRI
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM CAVALIER
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM COMMERCIAL
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM CONQUEST
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM CRESCENDO
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM ENDURA
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM FRIENDSHIP
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM INDEPENDENCE
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM INNSBRUCK
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM KINGSLEY
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM KINGSPORT
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM MAKO
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM PALM BREEZE
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM PRAIRIE SCHOONER
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM SCENIC CRUISER
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM SEAHAWK
- 2003 GULF STREAM STREAM LITE
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM SUN VOYAGER
- 1998-2003 GULF STREAM SUNSPORT
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM TOURMASTER
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM ULTRA
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER
- 1997-2003 GULF STREAM YELLOWSTONE