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Recall 08V-411: 2003–2006 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite, 2003–2006 Gulf Stream Atrium and 32 more

GULF STREAM COACH, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 15, 2008, covering about 26,847 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-411
Report date
Aug 15, 2008
Vehicles affected
26,847
Owners notified
Oct 31, 2008

The problem

Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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 risk

If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

The fix

Gulf stream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerGULF STREAM COACH, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V411000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Atrium2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Canyon Trail2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Cavalier2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Conquest2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Crescendo2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Emerald Bay2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Endura2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Friendship2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream G-Force2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Gulf Breeze2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Independence2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream INNSBRUCK2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Kahuna Bay2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Kingsport2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Mako2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Mini2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Palm Breeze2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Seahawk2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Sedona2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Side Kick2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Side Track2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Stream-Lite2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Sun Sport2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Sun Voyager2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Tourmaster2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Track & Trail2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Trailmaster2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Ultra2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Wide Open2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Gulf Stream Yellowstone2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-411?

Gulf stream is recalling 26,847 my 2003-2006 recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.

How is recall 08V-411 fixed?

Gulf stream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or gulf stream at 1-574-773-7761.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.