GULF STREAM AMERI-LITE Recall: Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. - Fire risk (Mar 2007)
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain 1997–2003 GULF STREAM AMERI-LITE, 1997–2003 GULF STREAM ATRIUM, 1997–2003 GULF STREAM BTOURING CRUISER. 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. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. Some fire-risk recalls advise parking outside and away from buildings, because the fire can start while the vehicle is parked and switched off. Contact a dealer to arrange the free repair.
- 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.
Check your vehicle
Compare the year, make and model on your vehicle against every row below.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 | 1997–2003 |
| GULF STREAM | STREAM LITE | 2003 |
| GULF STREAM | STREAM-LITE | 1997–2002 |
| GULF STREAM | SUN SPORT | 1997 |
| GULF STREAM | SUN VOYAGER | 1997–2003 |
| GULF STREAM | SUNSPORT | 1998–2003 |
| GULF STREAM | TOURMASTER | 1997–2003 |
| GULF STREAM | ULTRA | 1997–2003 |
| GULF STREAM | VISTA CRUISER | 1997–2003 |
| GULF STREAM | YELLOWSTONE | 1997–2003 |
What happened
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.
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Vehicles affected
- 38,767
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V136000
- Severity
- High
Common questions
Which vehicles are affected?
- 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
38,767 vehicles are affected.
What is the danger?
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
What should I do?
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.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.